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Statutory Sick Pay calculator
Work out SSP under the new rules: paid from day one, with no minimum earnings.
Your details
How is the employee paid?
£
Usually the average over the 8 weeks before the sickness.
days
These are the employee's 'qualifying days'.
days
Statutory Sick Pay due
£123.25
for 5 days off sick
| Weekly SSP rate | £123.25 |
| Monthly SSP (off sick the whole month) | £534.08 |
| Daily rate (5 qualifying days) | £24.65 |
| Maximum entitlement | 28 weeks (140 days) |
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The SSP rules from 6 April 2026
- SSP is paid from the first full day off sick — there are no longer any waiting days.
- There is no minimum earnings requirement — employees on any pay can get SSP.
- The weekly rate is £123.25 or 80% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
- It's paid for each full day the employee would normally have worked, for up to 28 weeks.
- The employee must tell you they're sick (by your deadline, or within 7 days). After 7 days you can ask for a fit note.
Estimates only, based on 2026/27 rates for typical situations. They are not financial advice — speak to us about your own circumstances. Rates last checked: October 2026 (GOV.UK).