2025/26 Tax Year
Maternity Pay on £35,000
You'll receive £9,812 in Statutory Maternity Pay over 39 weeks. That's £605.77/week for the first 6 weeks.
Weeks 1-6
£605.77/wk
90% of salary
Weeks 7-39
£187.18/wk
Flat rate or 90%
Total SMP
£9,812
Over 39 weeks
Average Weekly
£251.58
vs £673.08 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
£9,811
Total Maternity Pay
Weeks 1-6 (90%)£605.70/wk
Weeks 7-39 (flat rate)£187.18/wk
Total for 39 weeks£9,811
vs Normal Pay
39 weeks at full salary
37%
You'll receive £16,436 less than your normal pay over this period.
Monthly Average
£1,089.29
Weekly Average
£251.57
SMP Breakdown on £35,000
| Period | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-6 (90%) | £605.77 | £3,634.62 |
| Weeks 7-39 (flat rate) | £187.18 | £6,176.94 |
| Weeks 40-52 | Unpaid | £0 |
| Total SMP (39 weeks) | £251.58 avg | £9,812 |
What If Your Employer Offers Enhanced Pay?
Many employers top up SMP to full salary for a period
Full Pay for 6 Weeks
£10,215
+£404 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 12 Weeks
£13,131
+£3,319 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 26 Weeks
£19,933
+£10,122 more than SMP only