Statutory Sick Pay Calculator
Use our free SSP calculator to calculate the correct SSP rates for your employees on sick leave.
SSP Eligibility requirements:
Check employment status: The worker must be classed as employed for tax purposes and must have started doing work for you.
No earnings threshold: There is no minimum earnings requirement for SSP eligibility.
Pay from day one: Eligible workers are now entitled to SSP from their first qualifying day of sickness, with no waiting days or minimum four-day absence.
Check sickness notification: The worker must report their sickness within your specified deadline, or within 7 days if no deadline has been set. If you have set a deadline, this should be outlined within a sick leave policy.
How is SSP calculated?
SSP is calculated at £123.25 per week or 80% of the employee's average weekly earnings. Whichever is lower.
Calculate the daily rate: Divide the weekly SSP rate by the number of qualifying days the employee normally works each week.
Calculate the total SSP owed: Multiply the employee’s daily SSP rate by the number of qualifying days they were off sick.
Who is responsible for paying SSP?
Employers are responsible for paying SSP to eligible employees. To manage sick leave in your workplace and comply with legislation you must:
- Pay SSP for the days your employee would usually work
- Pay them through the standard payroll process
- Pay the correct rate from the first day of sickness
- Pay SSP for up to 28 weeks across a single sickness period
- Deduct tax and National Insurance as normal
Failure to pay SSP accurately or on time may result in an investigation of your business, which could ultimately see you paying a penalty of up to £3,000 for refusing or repeatedly failing to make the required payment.
Tired of calculating SSP rates?
Payroll Software
Discover payroll software to automate your pay runs and keep your business compliant with HMRC.
Outsource Payroll
Outsource payroll to a managed payroll team who can calculate SSP payments and complete pay runs on your behalf.
Call For Advice
Speak to the expert payroll support team for advice and guidance when managing pay runs, pay slips, and HMRC reporting.
Manage Sick Leave
Make sick leave easier to manage with HR software that automates admin and integrates with payroll.