Quick Answer — SMP 2026-27

On a £35,000 salary: first 6 weeks at 90% = £3,635, then 33 weeks at £187.18/week = £6,177. Total SMP: £9,812 over 39 weeks.

Maternity Pay 2026-27

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Calculate your SMP entitlement week by week. Statutory rate: £187.18/week for 2026-27.

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£673.08/wk
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To qualify for SMP: employed for 26 weeks by week 15 before due date, average earnings at least £123/week.
Total SMP (39 weeks)
£9,812
£251.58/week average over 39 weeks

SMP Pay Periods

Weeks 1 to 6
90% of average weekly earnings
£605.77/wk
£3,635 total
Weeks 7 to 39
Statutory rate (2026-27)
£187.18/wk
£6,177 total
Weeks 40 to 52
Unpaid (if taking full leave)
Unpaid