2025/26 Tax Year
Maternity Pay on £50,000
You'll receive £11,369 in Statutory Maternity Pay over 39 weeks. That's £865.38/week for the first 6 weeks.
Weeks 1-6
£865.38/wk
90% of salary
Weeks 7-39
£187.18/wk
Flat rate or 90%
Total SMP
£11,369
Over 39 weeks
Average Weekly
£291.52
vs £961.54 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
£11,372
Total Maternity Pay
Weeks 1-6 (90%)£865.80/wk
Weeks 7-39 (flat rate)£187.18/wk
Total for 39 weeks£11,372
vs Normal Pay
39 weeks at full salary
30%
You'll receive £26,146 less than your normal pay over this period.
Monthly Average
£1,262.55
Weekly Average
£291.58
SMP Breakdown on £50,000
| Period | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-6 (90%) | £865.38 | £5,192.31 |
| Weeks 7-39 (flat rate) | £187.18 | £6,176.94 |
| Weeks 40-52 | Unpaid | £0 |
| Total SMP (39 weeks) | £291.52 avg | £11,369 |
What If Your Employer Offers Enhanced Pay?
Many employers top up SMP to full salary for a period
Full Pay for 6 Weeks
£11,946
+£577 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 12 Weeks
£16,592
+£5,223 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 26 Weeks
£27,433
+£16,064 more than SMP only