2026/27 calculator
Statutory Sick Pay calculator
From 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay is £123.25 a week or 80% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower, paid from your first full day off sick for up to 28 weeks. On £300 a week you get the full £123.25, which is £24.65 a day if you work 5 days a week. On £150 a week you get 80%, which is £120.00 a week. Work out yours below.
Your average weekly earnings before tax.
Your qualifying days. SSP is paid for these days only.
Statutory Sick Pay
£246.50
- Weekly rate
- £123.25
- the flat rate
- Daily rate
- £24.65
- £123.25 ÷ 5 days
- Average weekly earnings
- £300.00
- Most for 28 weeks
- £3,451.00
Statutory Sick Pay at different earnings in 2026/27
| Average weekly earnings | Weekly SSP | A day | 4 weeks off | 28 weeks (the most) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £50 | £40.00 | £8.00 | £160.00 | £1,120.00 |
| £100 | £80.00 | £16.00 | £320.00 | £2,240.00 |
| £125 | £100.00 | £20.00 | £400.00 | £2,800.00 |
| £150 | £120.00 | £24.00 | £480.00 | £3,360.00 |
| £200 | £123.25 | £24.65 | £493.00 | £3,451.00 |
| £300 | £123.25 | £24.65 | £493.00 | £3,451.00 |
| £500 | £123.25 | £24.65 | £493.00 | £3,451.00 |
Someone who works 5 days a week. Below about £154.06 a week you get 80% of your earnings.
How much Statutory Sick Pay you get
From 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is £123.25 a week or 80% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower. 80% of your earnings reaches £123.25 at about £154.06 a week, so anyone earning more than that on average gets the full £123.25. On £150 a week, 80% is £120.00, so that is your weekly rate.
Average weekly earnings are your pay before tax. If you are paid monthly, the calculator multiplies your monthly pay by 12 and divides by 52.
The daily rate and part weeks
SSP is paid for your qualifying days, which are normally the days you work. The daily rate is the weekly rate divided by your qualifying days in a week:
| Days you work a week | Daily rate at £123.25 | Pay for 1 day off |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £123.25 | £123.25 |
| 2 | £61.625 | £61.63 |
| 3 | £41.0833 | £41.09 |
| 4 | £30.8125 | £30.82 |
| 5 | £24.65 | £24.65 |
| 6 | £20.5416 | £20.55 |
| 7 | £17.6071 | £17.61 |
A full week off is paid at the weekly rate and a part week at the daily rate, with any fraction of a penny rounded up as in HMRC's tables. Working 5 days a week, 3 days off sick at the full rate is £73.95. Working 7 days a week, 2 days off is £35.22.
What changed in April 2026
From 6 April 2026:
- No waiting days. SSP is paid from the first full day you are off sick.
- No lower earnings limit. You can get SSP whatever you earn. On £100 a week you get 80%, which is £80.00 a week.
- 80% of earnings for lower earners. SSP is £123.25 a week or 80% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
If your sickness started before 6 April 2026 and carried on after it, HMRC's guidance on absences that span the change explains which rules apply.
How long SSP lasts
SSP is paid for up to 28 weeks. At the full rate that is at most 28 × £123.25 = £3,451. If you are off for longer, the calculator shows how many working days fall after SSP stops.
Common questions
How much is Statutory Sick Pay in 2026/27?
From 6 April 2026, SSP is £123.25 a week or 80% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower. On £300 a week you get £123.25; on £150 a week you get £120.00.
Do you get sick pay from the first day off in 2026?
Yes. From 6 April 2026 there are no waiting days, so Statutory Sick Pay is paid from the first full day you are off sick.
Can I get Statutory Sick Pay on low pay?
Yes. From 6 April 2026 there is no lower earnings limit. You get 80% of your average weekly earnings if that is below £123.25, so on £100 a week you get £80.00 a week.
How much is SSP a day?
Divide the weekly rate by the number of days you normally work. At £123.25 and 5 days a week it is £24.65 a day, so 3 days off sick is £73.95.
How much SSP do I get for 2 weeks off sick?
Working 5 days a week, 2 weeks off is £246.50 if you earn £300 a week on average, or £240.00 if you earn £150 a week.
How long can I get Statutory Sick Pay for?
Up to 28 weeks. At the full £123.25 a week that is at most £3,451.
Official sources
Every rate and threshold on this page is checked against these official pages. How we calculate
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) (GOV.UK)
- Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027 (HMRC)
- Sickness absences that start before and end on or after 6 April 2026 (HMRC)
- Work out your employee's Statutory Sick Pay manually (HMRC)
- The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 (legislation.gov.uk)
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Estimates using the rules from 6 April 2026. Whole weeks are paid at the weekly rate and part weeks at the daily rate. Your employer works out your average weekly earnings and qualifying days. Not personal advice.
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