United Kingdom increases statutory pay rates

The government in the United Kingdom has increased the rates of statutory pay for sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, effective 6 April 2020.

The following weekly rates of statutory pay are expected to apply from 6 April 2020:

  • Sick pay (SSP) weekly rate of £95.85 (up from £94.25).

  • Maternity pay (SMP) and maternity allowance weekly rate of £151.20 (up from £148.68).

  • Paternity pay (SPP) weekly rate of £151.20 (up from £148.68).

  • Adoption pay (SAP) weekly rate of £151.20 (up from £148.68).

  • Shared parental pay (ShPP) weekly rate of £151.20 (up from £148.68).

Additional resources

The Social Security Benefits Uprating Order 2020 No. 234 (opens a new window)