What is Statutory Paternity Pay in 2026/27?

SPP is the lower of £194.32 per week or 90% of average weekly earnings, from 6 April 2026 (GOV.UK employers rates table).

Is Shared Parental Pay the same rate?

Yes. Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) uses the same lower of £194.32 or 90% AWE weekly rate for 2026/27.

Where is the official calculator?

Use GOV.UK maternity, adoption or paternity pay calculators for employers, and the worker guides on gov.uk.

Updated October 2026

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2026/27 · GOV.UK rates · Not advice

Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) UK 2026/27

Name: Statutory Paternity Pay UK 2026/27 | £194.32
Author: UKMinimumWage.co.uk

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.

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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.