Benefits Checked 2026-08-11

Statutory Maternity Pay

First 6 weeks 90% of earnings; then lower of £194.32/week or 90% for 33 weeks
per week · valid 2026-04-05 → 2027-04-03

What is the Statutory Maternity Pay right now?

The current figure is First 6 weeks 90% of earnings; then lower of £194.32/week or 90% for 33 weeks (per week), effective from 2026-04-05 to 2027-04-03, according to DWP / gov.uk. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

Family-leave statutory rates change the first Sunday in April.

Official sourceDWP / gov.uk
Valid from2026-04-05
Valid to2027-04-03
Last checked2026-08-11
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History

Previous values
£187.18 from 2025-04-06
£184.03 from 2024-04-07

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