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Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks: the first 6 weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings, then 33 weeks at £187.18/week (2026/27) or 90% of earnings if lower. You qualify if you've worked for your employer for 26 weeks by the 15th week before your due date.
Statutory Maternity Pay is £194.32/week in 2026/27 for 33 weeks, after 6 weeks at 90% AWE. Full guide to SMP, Maternity Allowance, Shared Parental Leave, KIT days, and a £35,000 salary worked example.