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Statutory Shared Parental Pay - How much does Statutory Shared Parental Pay (SSPP) give me?

If you and your partner are expecting a child, you can choose to share some of your parental leave and pay.

How much does Statutory Shared Parental Pay (SSPP) give me?

Statutory Shared Parental Pay (SSPP) is paid at the rate of £172.48 a week or 90% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.

This is the same as Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) except that during the first 6 weeks SMP is paid at 90% of whatever you earn (with no maximum).

SPL and SSPP must be taken between the baby’s birth and first birthday (or within one year of adoption).

Updated: April 2023

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