UK Maternity Pay Calculator
Calculate your Statutory Maternity Pay or Maternity Allowance week by week. Check your qualifying week, compare enhanced pay schemes, and export a full breakdown — all free and private.
Your Details
Tip: Divide your annual salary by 52 to get this figure.
Enter your details above and click Calculate to see your results
How It Works
Getting your maternity pay estimate takes just a few minutes. Our calculator uses the official 2025/26 rates published by HMRC and generates a detailed week-by-week payment schedule you can keep.
Enter Your Details
Add your due date, employment start date, and average weekly earnings. Choose between SMP and Maternity Allowance or let our eligibility checker guide you.
Get Your Breakdown
See a week-by-week schedule showing gross pay, estimated tax and NI, and your net income. Compare standard SMP with enhanced employer schemes like NHS or teacher pay.
Save or Export
Download a detailed PDF of your results to share with your partner, HR, or keep for your records. Your inputs are saved automatically so you can return anytime.
Why Use This Calculator
Accurate Rates
Uses official 2025/26 SMP and MA rates from gov.uk. Updated every April.
Instant Results
Get a full 39-week breakdown in seconds. No sign-up, no waiting, no email required.
Fully Private
All calculations happen in your browser. We never see, store, or transmit your financial data.
PDF Export
Download a print-ready report with your week-by-week schedule, key dates, and totals.
Maternity Pay Guides
In-depth articles covering everything from eligibility rules to enhanced employer schemes.
How Is Maternity Pay Calculated?
Complete guide to UK maternity pay rates and rules.
Read moreSMP Qualifying Week Explained
Find out if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Read moreMaternity Allowance vs SMP
Which type of maternity pay applies to you?
Read moreEnhanced Maternity Pay
NHS, teacher, and civil service schemes explained.
Read moreSelf-Employed Maternity Pay
Your options when you work for yourself.
Read moreFull-Time Employee Scenario
Worked example for a £30k salary.
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This calculator provides estimates based on 2025/26 rates published by gov.uk. It does not constitute professional financial, legal, or tax advice. Always confirm your entitlements with your employer or HMRC.