One of several papers on general HR

back for more knowledge

SMP, SAP, SPP, SSP and other rates

ArticleNew!

Written by Sue Berry on 3rd May 2017. Revised 6th July 2023.

1 min read

Ensure that you pay the correct rate for Statutory Sick Pay and Family Friendly Benefits with our current statutory rates checker.

From April 2023

  • SSP (Statutory Sick Pay) is £109.40 per week.
  • ShPP (Statutory Shared Parental Pay) will be paid at £172.48 or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
  • SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay) is 90% of average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks. For the remaining weeks the rate is £172.48 or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
  • SAP (Statutory Adoption Pay) is 90% of employee's average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks. The remaining weeks will be paid at £172.48 or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
  • SPP (Statutory Paternity Pay) will be paid at £172.48 or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
  • SPBP (Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay will be paid at £172.48 or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.