Statutory Sick Pay Calculator
Work out how much Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) you owe an employee. The 2024/25 rate is £116.75 per week, payable for up to 28 weeks after 3 unpaid waiting days.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Calculator 2024/25
Estimate SSP owed to an employee. Current rate: £116.75/week for up to 28 weeks.
Gross earnings averaged over the 8 weeks before sickness began.
The days the employee normally works (usually 5).
Consecutive days of incapacity for work (including non-working days in the period).
How Statutory Sick Pay works
Statutory Sick Pay is the legal minimum an employer must pay an eligible employee who is off work sick for 4 or more days in a row. It is paid in the same way as wages — on the normal payday, with tax and National Insurance deducted.
Key facts for 2024/25
- Weekly rate: £116.75
- Minimum average earnings: £123/week (Lower Earnings Limit)
- Waiting days (unpaid): first 3 qualifying days
- Maximum duration: 28 weeks
This calculator provides estimates for guidance only. Always check the latest rates on GOV.UK and consult a payroll professional for complex cases.