If you average between £129.00 and £215.91 a week, Statutory Maternity Pay is 90% of your earnings for all 39 weeks.
How much statutory maternity pay do you get on low earnings?
Calculated using England & Wales statutory rules, checked against source on 21 September 2026.
| Average weekly earnings | Maternity pay a week | Total for 39 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| £129.00 | £116.10 | £4,527.90 |
| £140.00 | £126.00 | £4,914.00 |
| £150.00 | £135.00 | £5,265.00 |
| £160.00 | £144.00 | £5,616.00 |
| £175.00 | £157.50 | £6,142.50 |
| £190.00 | £171.00 | £6,669.00 |
| £200.00 | £180.00 | £7,020.00 |
| £215.91 | £194.32 | £7,578.48 |
From £215.92 a week, 90% of earnings passes £194.32, and the standard rate takes over after the first six weeks.
Below £129.00 a week there is no Statutory Maternity Pay, but you may be able to claim Maternity Allowance from the government instead.
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Things that could change this figure
- Statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay all require average weekly earnings at or above the lower earnings limit. Read the guide
- Average weekly earnings are measured over the eight weeks ending with the 15th week before the baby is due. Read the guide
- This is the statutory minimum. Read the guide
Sources
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