If you're an employee in the UK who's too ill to work, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Our comprehensive guide and calculator will help you understand your rights and calculate exactly how much you should receive.
What is Statutory Sick Pay?
Statutory Sick Pay is the minimum amount employers must pay eligible employees when they're off work due to illness. For the 2024/25 tax year (which runs until April 2025), the weekly rate is £116.75.
Top Facts About SSP in 2025:
- Weekly rate: £116.75
- Maximum duration: 28 weeks
- Waiting period: The First 3 qualifying days are unpaid
Eligibility: You must earn at least £123 per week (Lower Earnings Limit)
How to Use Our SSP Calculator?
Our interactive calculator above makes it easy to work out your SSP entitlement:
- Enter your first day of sickness
- Add your last day of sickness (or leave blank if still ill)
- Input your normal working days per week
- Enter your qualifying days (usually the same as working days)
- Click "Calculate SSP" to see your entitlement
Who Qualifies for SSP? To be eligible for SSP, you must:
- Be classed as an employee
- Have done some work under your contract
- Earn at least £123 per week (before tax)
- Be sick for 4 or more days in a row (including non-working days)
Important Exceptions
You won't qualify for SSP if you:
- Have already received SSP for 28 weeks
- Are receiving Statutory Maternity Pay
- Were in prison during your sickness period
- Are employed for less than 3 months before your sickness
What Counts as a Qualifying Day?
Qualifying days are normally the days you're required to work under your contract. For most full-time employees, this is Monday to Friday. If you return to work but then fall ill again within 8 weeks with the same illness, this counts as the same "period of incapacity for work," and you won't have to serve the 3 waiting days again.
Disputes About SSP:
If you disagree with your employer about your SSP entitlement, you can contact HMRC's Statutory Payments Disputes Team for help resolving the issue.
We hope this guide and calculator have helped clarify your Statutory Sick Pay rights. Remember, some employers offer more generous sick pay schemes than the statutory minimum, so always check your contract or company handbook.
UK Statutory Sick Pay Calculator 2025
About Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
For 2024/25, the weekly rate of SSP is £116.75. You can get SSP for up to 28 weeks.
SSP is not paid for the first 3 qualifying days of sickness (waiting days), unless you're eligible under the COVID-19 temporary rules.
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