Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Calculator
Work out how much Statutory Sick Pay you're owed at the 2026/27 weekly rate, payable from your first qualifying sick day, up to the 28-week maximum.
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Your daily SSP rate, waiting days and total SSP owed appear here as you type.
How Statutory Sick Pay works
If you're too ill to work, your employer must pay you Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for each qualifying day of sickness, provided you earn at least the Lower Earnings Limit and meet the other eligibility rules. Since 6 April 2026 there are no unpaid "waiting days": SSP is paid from your first qualifying day of sickness. For 2026/27 it is £123.25 a week or 80% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower, and we divide that weekly amount by your contracted working days per week to get a daily rate. SSP is payable for a maximum of 28 weeks; many employers also offer contractual (occupational) sick pay on top, which is usually more generous.
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