Statutory Paternity Pay amount calculator UK
Estimate gross pay for one or two eligible weeks at the 2026/27 statutory rate. Check the formula, worked example and limits before using your own figures.
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Gross statutory paternity pay
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How the statutory paternity pay amount calculator uk works
Gross weekly payment = lower of 90% of average weekly earnings and £194.32.
UK data and rules
2026/27 data · Checked 16 October 2026. Rules are a dated snapshot, not a live feed.
- GOV.UK — Statutory Paternity Pay
- nidirect — Statutory Paternity Pay
- HMRC — 2026/27 employer rates and thresholds
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Worked example: statutory paternity pay amount
This illustration uses the calculator’s example inputs. It is not a quote or a recommended financial decision.
- Average weekly earnings (£)
- 500
- Eligible paid weeks
- 2
- Country for tax purposes
- England
Gross statutory paternity pay: £388.64
Gross weekly payment = lower of 90% of average weekly earnings and £194.32.
Statutory Paternity Pay amount: questions answered
What does the statutory paternity pay amount calculation include?
Gross weekly payment = lower of 90% of average weekly earnings and £194.32. Use your actual figures. Any prefilled price, fee, rate or return is an editable illustration, not a current product quote. Confirmed eligibility only. Country rules for taking leave can differ; this tool calculates the payment amount, not timing or entitlement. Excludes employer enhancements and payroll deductions.
Using your result
Example inputs are a starting point. Replace them with your figures and select Calculate result. Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values.
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