Paternity Pay Calculator UK
Estimate your Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), check your eligibility instantly, and understand exactly how much financial support you can expect during your leave.
Calculate Your Statutory Paternity Pay
Enter your employment details below. The calculator will check your eligibility against current UK guidelines and provide a clear breakdown of your estimated pay.
SPP Estimator
Check eligibility and estimate payments based on current UK guidelines
Paternity Leave Quick Facts
Essential insights into UK paternity rights
Navigating Paternity Leave
Taking time off to support your new child involves a few simple administrative steps. Here is how to ensure your rights and pay are protected.
Check Your Eligibility
Verify that you meet the 26-week continuous employment test and earn above the Lower Earnings Limit by the qualifying week.
Give Formal Notice
Inform your employer of your intention to take paternity leave by the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth (or within 7 days of adoption matching).
Confirm Your Dates
Provide your employer with your chosen start date at least 28 days before you want your leave to begin. You can choose the week of birth or a later week.
Receive Your Pay
Your employer will pay your Statutory Paternity Pay in the same way as your normal salary, with usual tax and National Insurance deductions.
SPP Rates & Key Deadlines
A handy cheat sheet for statutory paternity pay rates and important notification deadlines.
| Detail | Requirement / Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Weekly Rate | £184.03* or 90% of earnings (lower of the two) | Subject to annual government review each April. |
| Maximum Duration | 2 consecutive weeks | Must be taken in a single block, not odd days. |
| Qualifying Week | 15th week before expected week of childbirth | You must have 26 weeks of continuous employment by this point. |
| Initial Notice Deadline | By the end of the 15th week before due date | Must declare intention to take leave and expected start week. |
| Date Confirmation Deadline | At least 28 days before leave starts | Required to lock in the exact first day of your paternity leave. |
* Statutory rates are subject to annual government review. Always verify the current rate on GOV.UK.
Paternity Pay FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about Statutory Paternity Pay, eligibility, and employment rights in the UK.
Statutory Paternity Pay is either £184.03 per week or 90% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower. This rate is subject to annual government review, so always check the latest figures on GOV.UK.
You must tell your employer by the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth (or within 7 days of being matched with a child for adoption). You must also confirm your exact start date at least 28 days before you want your leave to begin.
No. Statutory Paternity Leave must be taken in a single, continuous block of either one or two consecutive weeks. It cannot be split into odd days or non-consecutive weeks. However, you can choose to delay the start of your leave until after the birth.
Self-employed individuals do not qualify for Statutory Paternity Pay, as it is an employer-funded (and partially reclaimed) benefit for employees. However, you may be eligible to claim Universal Credit or other family benefits to help support your household during this time.