The TL;DR
Statutory Maternity Pay is 90% of your average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks, then £194.32 a week (or 90% if that’s lower) for the next 33 weeks.
The detail
- Maternity Allowance, for people who can’t get SMP, is also up to £194.32 a week.
- Some employers pay more than the statutory amount — check your contract.
- You need to tell your employer by the 15th week before your due date.
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Receipts · checked 9 November 2026