Statutory Family Pay Calculator UK 2026
Calculate Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared Parental, or Parental Bereavement Pay using the 2026/27 statutory rates.
From 6 April 2026, the standard weekly rate across all statutory family pay types is £194.32. Maternity and Adoption Pay also include an enhanced first 6 weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings with no cap, before dropping to the standard rate (or 90% of earnings if that is lower) for the remainder.
- Maternity & Adoption Pay: up to 39 weeks — first 6 weeks at 90% of earnings (uncapped), then the lower of £194.32 or 90% of earnings for the remaining 33 weeks
- Paternity & Shared Parental Pay: paid throughout at the lower of £194.32 or 90% of earnings — no enhanced phase
- Parental Bereavement Pay: up to 2 weeks, paid the same way as Paternity Pay
To qualify for most of these payments you generally need at least 26 weeks' continuous employment and average weekly earnings of at least the Lower Earnings Limit — £129 per week for 2026/27. Parental Bereavement Pay has no minimum service requirement.
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Maximum 39 weeks for this pay type
Frequently asked questions
What is the statutory family pay rate for 2026/27?
The standard weekly rate is £194.32 from 6 April 2026, or 90% of your average weekly earnings if that figure is lower. This applies across Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, and Shared Parental Pay.
Why do Maternity and Adoption Pay have two rates?
Maternity and Adoption Pay both include an enhanced first 6 weeks paid at 90% of your average weekly earnings with no cap — even high earners receive the full 90% for this period. From week 7 onwards, the rate drops to the lower of the standard flat rate or 90% of earnings.
Do I qualify for statutory family pay?
For most types you need at least 26 weeks' continuous employment with your employer and average weekly earnings of at least £129 (the 2026/27 Lower Earnings Limit). Parental Bereavement Pay has no minimum length of service requirement, though the earnings threshold still applies.
What if I do not qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay?
If you do not meet the qualifying conditions for SMP — for example because you are self-employed or have not worked for your employer long enough — you may still be able to claim Maternity Allowance directly from the DWP.
Can my employer offer more than the statutory rate?
Yes. Many employers offer enhanced occupational maternity, paternity, or adoption pay above the statutory minimum — often paying full salary for a period before dropping to the statutory rate. Check your contract or staff handbook.
Is statutory family pay taxable?
Yes. Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared Parental, and Bereavement Pay are all treated as normal earnings and are subject to Income Tax and National Insurance in the same way as your regular wages.