Statutory Sick Pay Calculator
Work out your 2026/27 Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) entitlement at the £123.25 weekly rate, paid from the first day of qualifying sickness absence.
Calculate Your Statutory Sick Pay
Enter your average weekly earnings, how many qualifying days you normally work, and how many days you’ve been off sick to see an estimated SSP payment.
SSP Estimator
Get a clear breakdown of your Statutory Sick Pay entitlement.
How it Works
Understanding your SSP entitlement
Weekly Rate Check
We compare the flat 2026/27 SSP rate of £123.25 against 80% of your average weekly earnings, and use whichever is lower.
Daily Rate
Your weekly SSP rate is divided by your normal number of qualifying days to work out a daily amount.
Days Off Sick
The daily rate is multiplied by the number of qualifying days you were off sick to reach your total SSP due.
28-Week Limit
SSP can be paid for up to 28 weeks in total, so we show how much of that maximum your absence uses up.
2026/27 Statutory Sick Pay Rules
Key figures and rules for Statutory Sick Pay following the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms, effective 6 April 2026.
| Rule | 2026/27 Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Rate | £123.25 | Or 80% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower. |
| Waiting Days | None | Abolished from 6 April 2026 — SSP is paid from day one. |
| Lower Earnings Limit | Removed | All eligible employees now qualify, regardless of earnings. |
| Maximum Duration | 28 weeks | Linked sickness periods within 8 weeks count toward the same limit. |
| Previous Rate (2025/26) | £118.75 | Uprated to £123.25 for the 2026/27 tax year. |
Statutory Sick Pay FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about Statutory Sick Pay rates, eligibility, and duration.
For the 2026/27 tax year, the Statutory Sick Pay rate is £123.25 per week. Employees receive whichever is lower: the flat £123.25 weekly rate, or 80% of their average weekly earnings.
Yes. From 6 April 2026, the three unpaid waiting days were abolished, so SSP is now payable from the first qualifying day of sickness absence, rather than only after four continuous days off.
Yes. The Lower Earnings Limit that previously excluded employees earning below a set weekly threshold has been removed. All eligible employees now qualify for SSP regardless of how much they earn, paid at 80% of average weekly earnings if that is lower than the flat rate.
Statutory Sick Pay can be paid for up to 28 weeks. Separate periods of sickness for the same reason that are 8 weeks or less apart are treated as a single linked period for SSP purposes.