Understand maternity pay.
Our simple tool helps you map out key maternity dates and understand your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) entitlements in just a few clicks.
How it works
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Enter the official due date
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Hit ‘Calculate Dates’ to instantly see a custom timeline
The results explained
Qualify-By Date (Latest date to join to qualify for SMP)
To receive standard company-paid statutory pay, you need to have started your role by this date. If you joined after this, don’t panic! Reach out to us, and we can help you look into alternative options like Maternity Allowance.
Earnings Snapshot (Calculation Period)
Your employer will look at what you earned during this specific window to determine your maternity pay. They will calculate 90% of your average weekly salary during these weeks.
Notification Deadline
The formal date by which you need to let your employer know you're expecting. We always recommend giving them a heads-up early so you can get your health, safety, and antenatal appointment support locked in.
Earliest Leave Start Date
The very first day you are legally allowed to officially step away from work and begin your maternity leave.
The Sickness Safety Net (Automatically starts if sick)
If you have to take time off due to pregnancy-related illness within the 4 weeks leading up to your due date, your maternity leave will automatically kick in from this date forward to protect you.
Part Time employees
With our flexible pro-rata calculator, you can experiment with weekly hours.
Please note: This provides a baseline estimate of a salary reduction. It doesn't factor in individual variables like student loans, pension contributions, or specific salary sacrifice benefits.
How to plan your hours
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Type in current full-time yearly salary (or the salary of a role you are applying for)
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Enter the business’s standard full-time hours (usually 35, 37.5, or 40 hours)
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Enter the exact number of hours you ideally want to work
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Click Calculate to see your personalised breakdown