2025/26 Tax Year
Maternity Pay on £40,000
You'll receive £10,331 in Statutory Maternity Pay over 39 weeks. That's £692.31/week for the first 6 weeks.
Weeks 1-6
£692.31/wk
90% of salary
Weeks 7-39
£187.18/wk
Flat rate or 90%
Total SMP
£10,331
Over 39 weeks
Average Weekly
£264.89
vs £769.23 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
£10,330
Total Maternity Pay
Weeks 1-6 (90%)£692.10/wk
Weeks 7-39 (flat rate)£187.18/wk
Total for 39 weeks£10,330
vs Normal Pay
39 weeks at full salary
34%
You'll receive £19,661 less than your normal pay over this period.
Monthly Average
£1,146.84
Weekly Average
£264.86
SMP Breakdown on £40,000
| Period | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-6 (90%) | £692.31 | £4,153.85 |
| Weeks 7-39 (flat rate) | £187.18 | £6,176.94 |
| Weeks 40-52 | Unpaid | £0 |
| Total SMP (39 weeks) | £264.89 avg | £10,331 |
What If Your Employer Offers Enhanced Pay?
Many employers top up SMP to full salary for a period
Full Pay for 6 Weeks
£10,792
+£462 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 12 Weeks
£14,285
+£3,954 more than SMP only
Full Pay for 26 Weeks
£22,433
+£12,103 more than SMP only