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UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) & Qualifying Days Calculator

Calculate your entitlement to UK Statutory Sick Pay (£116.75 per week for up to 28 weeks) paid by employers starting from the 4th qualifying working day of absence (after 3 unpaid waiting days).

Calculator Inputs

Live Real-Time
10 days
4 days140 days
Calculated ResultStatutory Sick Pay (SSP £116.75/wk)

Total Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Compensation Owed

£163.45

Number of Qualifying Days Paid (After 3 Waiting Days)

7 days

Calculated Daily SSP Rate (£/day)

£23.35

Detailed Calculation Breakdown

Paid Sick Days
7 days
Daily Rate
£23.35
Total Sick Pay
£163.45

Calculation Methodology

Eligible Sick Days = max(0, Total Qualifying Sick Days - 3 Waiting Days). Daily SSP Rate = £116.75 / Standard Working Days per Week (e.g. 5 days = £23.35/day). Total SSP = Eligible Sick Days * Daily Rate.

Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer

To qualify for SSP, you must be classed as an employee and earn an average of at least £123 per week (Lower Earnings Limit).

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Waiting days are the first 3 consecutive qualifying work days of illness for which you receive no Statutory Sick Pay, unless linked to a sickness period in the past 8 weeks.
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