Statutory Paternity Pay

Statutory Paternity Pay is the lower of £194.32 a week and 90% of the partner’s average weekly earnings, for up to two weeks. Those figures are gross — before tax and National Insurance, which your employer deducts through payroll, as with other statutory payments (HMRC PAYE72075). The 2026/27 rate is in GOV.UK employer rates.

Eligible partners can usually take one week or two weeks. This calculator estimates the amount only. It does not check every eligibility test (such as the partner’s service and earnings around the qualifying week, or the window in which the leave must be taken). Use the official employer calculator or GOV.UK paternity guidance as well.