2025/26 Tax Year
Maternity Pay on £32,000
You'll receive £9,500 in Statutory Maternity Pay over 39 weeks. That's £553.85/week for the first 6 weeks.
Weeks 1-6
£553.85/wk
90% of salary
Weeks 7-39
£187.18/wk
Flat rate or 90%
Total SMP
£9,500
Over 39 weeks
Average Weekly
£243.59
vs £615.38 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
£9,498
Total Maternity Pay
Weeks 1-6 (90%)£553.50/wk
Weeks 7-39 (flat rate)£187.18/wk
Total for 39 weeks£9,498
vs Normal Pay
39 weeks at full salary
40%
You'll receive £14,487 less than your normal pay over this period.
Monthly Average
£1,054.51
Weekly Average
£243.54
SMP Breakdown on £32,000
| Period | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-6 (90%) | £553.85 | £3,323.08 |
| Weeks 7-39 (flat rate) | £187.18 | £6,176.94 |
| Weeks 40-52 | Unpaid | £0 |
| Total SMP (39 weeks) | £243.59 avg | £9,500 |
What If Your Employer Offers Enhanced Pay?
Many employers top up SMP to full salary for a period
Full Pay for 6 Weeks
£9,869
+£369 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 12 Weeks
£12,438
+£2,938 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 26 Weeks
£18,433
+£8,933 more than SMP only