Paternity pay calculator
Estimate UK Statutory Paternity Pay for 1 or 2 weeks from your average weekly earnings.
Estimated Statutory Paternity Pay (2 weeks)
- Average weekly earnings
- £600
- Weekly SPP rate
- £194.32/wk
- Weeks payable
- 2 weeks
- Total SPP
- £389
- Based on 2026/27 rates: the lower of £194.32 or 90% of average weekly earnings.
- This assumes you meet the employment, notice and relationship conditions for Statutory Paternity Pay.
- This is a gross estimate; SPP is subject to tax and National Insurance.
How Statutory Paternity Pay is calculated
Statutory Paternity Pay is the minimum weekly payment available during ordinary paternity leave. It is usually paid for either one week or two consecutive weeks. The weekly amount is whichever is lower: the government's statutory weekly rate or 90% of your average weekly earnings.
To qualify, you generally need to have worked for your employer continuously for 26 weeks by the end of the 15th week before the baby is due, earn at least the Lower Earnings Limit, and give the right notice. This calculator checks the earnings part and gives a gross statutory estimate.
Some employers offer enhanced paternity pay. If your contract or staff handbook gives a better amount, use this result as the statutory floor rather than the full package.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Statutory Paternity Pay?
SPP is paid for 1 or 2 weeks at the lower of the statutory weekly rate (£194.32 for 2026/27) or 90% of your average weekly earnings.
Do I qualify for Statutory Paternity Pay?
You normally need 26 weeks' continuous employment by the end of the 15th week before the baby is due, average weekly earnings of at least £129, and you must give the required notice.
Is paternity pay taxed?
Yes. Statutory Paternity Pay is treated as earnings, so income tax and National Insurance can be deducted.
Source: GOV.UK — Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave Rates effective 2026-04-06