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Maternity Leave Pay Calculator

Work out maternity leave pay instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Maternity Leave Pay Calculator

Statutory maternity pay is typically two-tiered: an initial earnings-related period at around 90% of average weekly earnings, followed by a longer period at a flat statutory rate or the lower of that rate and 90% of earnings. Occupational schemes often enhance the first tier.

Formulas

Higher-rate pay

Higher pay = Average weekly earnings x Higher rate % x Weeks at higher rate

Flat-rate pay

Flat pay = Flat weekly rate x Weeks at flat rate

Worked example

With the default values below, Maternity Leave Pay Calculator returns Total statutory maternity pay of $445,500.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Average weekly earnings
22,000
Weeks at the higher (earnings-related) rate
6
Higher rate as % of earnings
90
Further weeks at the flat statutory rate
33

Results

Total statutory maternity pay
$445,500.00
Pay during the higher-rate weeks
$118,800.00
Pay during the flat-rate weeks
$326,700.00
Average weekly pay across the leave
$11,423.08

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Higher-rate pay
  3. 3Flat-rate pay
  4. 4Total statutory maternity pay= 445,500.00
  5. 5Pay during the higher-rate weeks= 118,800.00
  6. 6Pay during the flat-rate weeks= 326,700.00
  7. 7Average weekly pay across the leave= 11,423.08

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is maternity pay the same as maternity leave?

No. Leave entitlement is often longer than the paid period, so the final weeks may be unpaid unless an occupational scheme extends payment.

Does maternity pay affect pension accrual?

In many schemes contributions continue on notional full pay during paid leave, which protects accrual. Check the scheme rules.

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