UK Statutory Sick Pay Calculator
Work out SSP for the 2025/26 tax year — £118.75 per week, with the 3 waiting days and 28-week cap applied automatically.
Sickness details
Average over the 8 weeks before sickness started.
Including weekends if part of one continuous absence.
Number of days the employee normally works each week.
SSP payable
SSP is paid like normal wages — through PAYE with tax and NI deducted. Keep records of sickness and SSP paid for at least 3 years.
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