Statutory Pay Rates for 2026-27 Confirmed
The government has published the proposed statutory rates for maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and sick pay effective from 2026-27.
2026-27 Statutory Pay Rates
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Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP), and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP):
- £172.48 per week or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
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Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP):
- £172.48 per week or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP):
- £109.40 per week.
Key Details
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These rates apply for leave and absence episodes on or after 6 April 2026.
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The minimum earnings threshold for eligibility to receive SMP, SAP, SPP, and ShPP will be set at £118 per week for 2026-27, comparable to 93% of the National Living Wage.
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The weekly lower earnings limit for SSP eligibility remains at £132 per week.
"The updated rates ensure employees continue to receive fair statutory payments aligned with earnings and living costs."
These revised pay rates reflect ongoing updates aligned with living wage changes to support employees during maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and sickness absence.
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