Statutory Paternity Pay is £194.32 a week, or 90% of your average weekly earnings if that is less, for up to 2 weeks.
How much statutory paternity pay do you get?
Calculated using England & Wales statutory rules, checked against source on 21 September 2026.
| Average weekly earnings | Weekly paternity pay | For 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| £129.00 | £116.10 | £232.20 |
| £140.00 | £126.00 | £252.00 |
| £160.00 | £144.00 | £288.00 |
| £180.00 | £162.00 | £324.00 |
| £200.00 | £180.00 | £360.00 |
| £215.92 | £194.32 | £388.64 |
| £300.00 | £194.32 | £388.64 |
| £600.00 | £194.32 | £388.64 |
Below £215.92 a week, 90% of earnings is less than the standard rate, so that is what is paid. Below £129.00 a week there is no statutory paternity pay, though the leave itself is still available.
The two weeks can be taken together or as two separate weeks.
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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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