Updated October 2026
2026/27 · GOV.UK rates · Not advice
Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) UK 2026/27
SPP / ShPP weekly rate (from 6 Apr 2026): lower of £194.32 or 90% of average weekly earnings.
Sources: Paternity pay and leave · Shared parental leave and pay · Employer rates 2026–27
Family leave statutory weekly rates
| Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) | £194.32 or 90% AWE |
| Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) | £194.32 or 90% AWE |
| SMP remaining weeks (for comparison) | Same £194.32 / 90% AWE rule |
Leave length and eligibility are separate from the weekly rate — always check GOV.UK for your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
SPP is the lower of £194.32 per week or 90% of average weekly earnings, from 6 April 2026 (GOV.UK employers rates table).
Yes. Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) uses the same lower of £194.32 or 90% AWE weekly rate for 2026/27.
Use GOV.UK maternity, adoption or paternity pay calculators for employers, and the worker guides on gov.uk.
About this guide
This calculator is maintained by UKMinimumWage.co.uk using published GOV.UK rates for 2026/27. Last updated October 2026. This site is not HMRC-endorsed.