Statutory Sick Pay Calculator
Enter your average weekly earnings, the days you normally work in a week and the days you are off sick.
Rates checked against GOV.UK on 18 October 2026 for 2026/27. This is an estimate to help you plan and not advice.
Worked examples
Earning £420 a week, off for 10 days
£420 average weekly earnings, 5 working days, 10 days off
£246.50
80% of £420 is £336, so the £123.25 weekly rate applies. That is £24.65 a day.
Earning £120 a week
£120 average weekly earnings, 5 working days, 10 days off
£192.00
80% of £120 is £96, which is lower than £123.25, so £96 a week is used.
About Statutory Sick Pay Calculator
Statutory Sick Pay, or SSP, is the minimum an employer must pay a worker who is too ill to work. For 2026/27 it is the lower of £123.25 a week or 80% of your average weekly earnings, and it can last for up to 28 weeks. From April 2026 it starts from the first full working day you are off sick, and there is no longer a minimum earnings level to qualify.
SSP is worked out for the days you would normally work, so the weekly amount is divided by the number of those days. Enter your average weekly earnings, the days you normally work in a week and the working days you expect to be off, and the page shows the weekly rate, the daily rate and the total. Many employers pay more than the statutory minimum through their own sick pay scheme, so check your contract.
How to use Statutory Sick Pay Calculator
- Enter your average weekly earnings before tax.
- Enter how many days you normally work in a week.
- Enter the number of those working days you are off sick.
- Read the daily rate, the weekly rate and the total SSP.
Common uses
- Estimating income during a spell of illness
- Checking the SSP an employer has calculated
- Planning household money while off work
- Seeing how part-time hours change the daily rate
Frequently asked questions
What is the SSP rate for 2026/27?
It is £123.25 a week, or 80% of your average weekly earnings if that is lower. The rate applies to the 2026/27 tax year, which started on 6 April 2026.
How long can I get SSP?
For up to 28 weeks. The page tells you if the days you enter go past that limit and counts only the days within it.
How is the daily rate worked out?
The weekly rate is divided by the number of days you normally work in a week. Someone working three days gets a third of the weekly rate for each day off.
Is SSP taxed?
Yes. SSP goes through payroll like normal wages, so income tax and National Insurance are taken from it.
Can my employer pay more than SSP?
Yes. Many employers have a company sick pay scheme that pays full or part pay for a time. SSP is only the minimum, and your contract says what you get.