Statutory Sick Pay Calculator 2025-26
Calculate SSP entitlement at £118.75/week. Includes waiting days and maximum 28-week limit.
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — Statutory Sick Pay
Total Statutory Sick Pay
£213.75
£118.75/week for up to 28 weeks
SSP is paid after 3 waiting days (not paid for first 3 qualifying days).
Rate: £118.75/week (£23.75/day for 5-day week)
Maximum: 28 weeks (196 days).
Disclaimer
This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
How It Works
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is paid by your employer when you are too ill to work. For 2025/26, the rate is £116.75 per week. To qualify, you must be an employee, have been ill for at least 4 consecutive days (including non-working days), earn at least £125 per week on average (the Lower Earnings Limit) and have notified your employer within their deadline.
The first 3 qualifying days of illness are "waiting days" and no SSP is paid. SSP starts on the 4th qualifying day and can continue for up to 28 weeks. Qualifying days are the days you would normally work — if you work Monday to Friday, only those count. SSP is taxable and subject to NI deductions.
Some employers offer contractual sick pay that exceeds SSP. This calculator shows the SSP entitlement based on your qualifying days and pay period, and compares it with your normal earnings so you can see the shortfall. It also checks your eligibility based on average weekly earnings.
Example: 2 weeks off sick, Monday-Friday worker
- Total days ill: 14 (including weekends)
- Qualifying days (Mon-Fri): 10
- Less 3 waiting days: 7 qualifying days of SSP
- SSP per qualifying day: £116.75 ÷ 5 = £23.35
- Total SSP: 7 × £23.35 = £163.45
Source: GOV.UK — Statutory Sick Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Statutory Sick Pay Calculator do?
- Calculate SSP entitlement at £118.75/week. Includes waiting days and maximum 28-week limit. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
- Is this calculator based on 2025/26 rates?
- Yes. This calculator uses the current 2025/26 UK tax year rates for income tax, National Insurance and other deductions, effective from 6 April 2025.
- Does this include pension contributions?
- This calculator can factor in workplace pension contributions. Under auto-enrolment, the minimum is 8% total (5% employee + 3% employer) of qualifying earnings.