NHS Maternity Pay Calculator 2026/27
Calculate your week-by-week NHS maternity pay entitlement. Shows Occupational Maternity Pay (OMP) alongside Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP).
Your Details
You qualify for Occupational Maternity Pay (OMP) — 8 weeks full pay, 18 weeks half pay + SMP, then SMP only.
Maternity Pay Breakdown
Total Maternity Pay (52 weeks)
£15,989.93
SMP flat rate for 2026/27 is £184.03/week. OMP requires 12 months continuous NHS service by the 11th week before your due date.
How This Calculator Works
This calculator uses official 2026/27 Agenda for Change data, HMRC tax and NI thresholds, and NHS Pension Scheme contribution rates. Figures are estimates based on standard assumptions — your actual amounts may differ depending on your individual tax code, trust-specific policies, or other personal circumstances. Always check with your payroll department or HR for precise figures.
Last updated: March 2026 · Based on the confirmed 3.3% pay award for 2026/27
Frequently Asked Questions
NHS staff with 12+ months continuous service receive 8 weeks at full pay, 18 weeks at half pay plus SMP, then 13 weeks SMP only, followed by 13 weeks unpaid.
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