2025/26 Tax Year
Maternity Pay on £25,000
You'll receive £8,773 in Statutory Maternity Pay over 39 weeks. That's £432.69/week for the first 6 weeks.
Weeks 1-6
£432.69/wk
90% of salary
Weeks 7-39
£187.18/wk
Flat rate or 90%
Total SMP
£8,773
Over 39 weeks
Average Weekly
£224.95
vs £480.77 normal
Your Details
Calculate maternity pay for 2025/26
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Based on 8-week average before qualifying week
Check your employer's maternity policy
Your Maternity Pay
39 weeks leave • Eligible for SMP
£8,774
Total Maternity Pay
Weeks 1-6 (90%)£432.90/wk
Weeks 7-39 (flat rate)£187.18/wk
Total for 39 weeks£8,774
vs Normal Pay
39 weeks at full salary
47%
You'll receive £9,985 less than your normal pay over this period.
Monthly Average
£974.18
Weekly Average
£224.98
SMP Breakdown on £25,000
| Period | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-6 (90%) | £432.69 | £2,596.15 |
| Weeks 7-39 (flat rate) | £187.18 | £6,176.94 |
| Weeks 40-52 | Unpaid | £0 |
| Total SMP (39 weeks) | £224.95 avg | £8,773 |
What If Your Employer Offers Enhanced Pay?
Many employers top up SMP to full salary for a period
Full Pay for 6 Weeks
£9,062
+£288 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 12 Weeks
£10,823
+£2,050 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 26 Weeks
£14,933
+£6,160 more than SMP only