2025/26 Tax Year
Maternity Pay on £38,000
You'll receive £10,123 in Statutory Maternity Pay over 39 weeks. That's £657.69/week for the first 6 weeks.
Weeks 1-6
£657.69/wk
90% of salary
Weeks 7-39
£187.18/wk
Flat rate or 90%
Total SMP
£10,123
Over 39 weeks
Average Weekly
£259.57
vs £730.77 normal
Your Details
Calculate maternity pay for 2025/26
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Based on 8-week average before qualifying week
Check your employer's maternity policy
Your Maternity Pay
39 weeks leave • Eligible for SMP
£10,124
Total Maternity Pay
Weeks 1-6 (90%)£657.90/wk
Weeks 7-39 (flat rate)£187.18/wk
Total for 39 weeks£10,124
vs Normal Pay
39 weeks at full salary
36%
You'll receive £18,385 less than your normal pay over this period.
Monthly Average
£1,124.06
Weekly Average
£259.60
SMP Breakdown on £38,000
| Period | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-6 (90%) | £657.69 | £3,946.15 |
| Weeks 7-39 (flat rate) | £187.18 | £6,176.94 |
| Weeks 40-52 | Unpaid | £0 |
| Total SMP (39 weeks) | £259.57 avg | £10,123 |
What If Your Employer Offers Enhanced Pay?
Many employers top up SMP to full salary for a period
Full Pay for 6 Weeks
£10,562
+£438 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 12 Weeks
£13,823
+£3,700 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 26 Weeks
£21,433
+£11,310 more than SMP only