2025/26 Tax Year
Maternity Pay on £28,000
You'll receive £9,085 in Statutory Maternity Pay over 39 weeks. That's £484.62/week for the first 6 weeks.
Weeks 1-6
£484.62/wk
90% of salary
Weeks 7-39
£187.18/wk
Flat rate or 90%
Total SMP
£9,085
Over 39 weeks
Average Weekly
£232.94
vs £538.46 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
£9,082
Total Maternity Pay
Weeks 1-6 (90%)£484.20/wk
Weeks 7-39 (flat rate)£187.18/wk
Total for 39 weeks£9,082
vs Normal Pay
39 weeks at full salary
43%
You'll receive £11,900 less than your normal pay over this period.
Monthly Average
£1,008.35
Weekly Average
£232.88
SMP Breakdown on £28,000
| Period | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-6 (90%) | £484.62 | £2,907.69 |
| Weeks 7-39 (flat rate) | £187.18 | £6,176.94 |
| Weeks 40-52 | Unpaid | £0 |
| Total SMP (39 weeks) | £232.94 avg | £9,085 |
What If Your Employer Offers Enhanced Pay?
Many employers top up SMP to full salary for a period
Full Pay for 6 Weeks
£9,408
+£323 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 12 Weeks
£11,515
+£2,431 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 26 Weeks
£16,433
+£7,349 more than SMP only