Estimate SSP under the rules applying to sickness starting from 6 April 2026. Use this when you need a quick payroll check on whether short-term sickness is likely to trigger statutory pay.
SSP · 2026/27
Statutory Sick Pay calculator
Estimated result
£246.50
- Weekly SSP rate
- £123.25
- Daily rate
- £24.65
- Days paid
- 10
For sickness starting on or after 6 April 2026, when SSP is payable from the first full day at the lower of £123.25 or 80% of average weekly earnings, subject to eligibility.
Estimate SSP for qualifying days off sick and see whether your earnings meet the threshold.
Estimate SSP under the rules applying to sickness starting from 6 April 2026. Use this when you need a quick payroll check on whether short-term sickness is likely to trigger statutory pay.
At average weekly earnings of £500 and ten qualifying days off sick, the statutory amount is limited by the weekly SSP rate and the number of payable days. The result changes if your earnings are lower or your qualifying days differ.
- Eligibility depends on average earnings and the sickness start date.
- Qualifying days vary between jobs and payroll arrangements.
- Some employees do not qualify even if they are off sick, because SSP has specific legal conditions.
SOURCES & REVIEW
Checked against official guidance
Last reviewed 1 September 2026 · Rule version GB-2026.27.1
Daily/weekly source monitoring. If a source changes, the affected rule set is reviewed before publication.
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Source line: SSP assumptions are checked against GOV.UK’s manual SSP guidance and the current employer rates tables.
GOV.UK: Manual SSP calculation ↗Sources, methodology and update policy →Report an issue or correction →WHY RESULTS DIFFER
Why two users can see different results
Why the result can differ
Different tax codes, payroll periods, Scottish bands, pension methods or lender assumptions can change the outcome.
One-off bonuses, pay frequency, overpayments, allowances and reliefs can move the result away from a simple annual estimate.
Where a rule depends on eligibility or legal status, this page shows an estimate and links to official guidance.
This section is intentionally repeated on key tools so the explanation stays near the result instead of being hidden in a separate policy page.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is SSP paid for every sick day?
No. Qualifying days and eligibility rules affect what can be paid.
What if my earnings are too low?
If average earnings are below the threshold, SSP may not be payable.
Does this replace payroll advice?
No. Payroll should still check the formal SSP rules for the employment record.