Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave rates and eligibility

SMP is paid up to 39 weeks. 90 percent of average weekly earnings for 6 weeks then £194.32 or 90 percent for 33 weeks. Statutory Maternity Leave is 52 weeks.

GOV.UK states that Statutory Maternity Pay can be paid for up to 39 weeks. For the first six weeks, the amount is 90% of your average weekly earnings before tax. For the next 33 weeks, it is £194.32 or 90% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.

Your employer pays Statutory Maternity Pay in the same way as your wages, such as weekly or monthly. Tax and National Insurance are deducted. The GOV.UK maternity planner can help you work out how much you could receive.