Statutory Sick Pay Calculator 2025/26

Calculate SSP entitlement based on 2025/26 rates. SSP is £116.75 per week for up to 28 weeks.

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2025/26 rates: SSP £116.75/week • LEL £123/week • Max 28 weeks
Total SSP payable
£233.50
7 payable sick days at £23.35/day
Eligible
Yes
Waiting days deducted
3
Payable sick days
7
Daily SSP rate
£23.35
Weeks payable
1.4
SSP is paid at £116.75 per week for 2025/26 for up to 28 weeks. Employers cannot recover SSP from HMRC (recovery scheme ended in 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for statutory sick pay?
Employees who earn at least £123 per week (the lower earnings limit for 2025/26), have been ill for at least 4 consecutive days (including non-working days), and are under State Pension age qualify for SSP. Agency workers and those on zero-hours contracts may also qualify if they meet the earnings threshold.
Is there a waiting period for SSP?
Yes. The first 3 qualifying days of sickness are called waiting days and are not paid as SSP. SSP starts from the 4th qualifying day of illness. A qualifying day is a day when the employee would normally work.
Can employers reclaim SSP from HMRC?
No. The SSP Recovery Scheme ended in April 2014. Employers must fund SSP themselves. There is no government rebate for standard SSP payments. This makes comprehensive occupational sick pay schemes or income protection insurance relevant for employers with high absence rates.