NHS Statutory Sick Pay Estimator

NHS Statutory Sick Pay Estimator

The NHS Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Estimator helps you work out how much statutory sick pay you could receive if you’re unable to work due to illness. As of 2025, the standard SSP rate is £116.75 per week, payable for up to 28 weeks. This tool also helps clarify how is NHS sick pay calculated in combination with statutory entitlements. Many NHS staff also use an SSP calculator or SSP calculator UK to get a more precise estimate of their payments.

This estimator is particularly useful for NHS staff who want to understand how statutory sick pay interacts with their enhanced NHS sick pay entitlement. It provides a clear picture of how much financial support you may receive and when SSP might apply. Using a rolling sick pay calculator or SSP pay calculator can make this process even easier, especially for staff tracking absences over a 12 month rolling sickness calculator period. It also helps in calculating SSP accurately based on your earnings and absence days.

You can explore more pay-related tools and benefits across the NHS Salary Calculators website, including the NHS Sick Pay Benefits Overview for detailed policy guidance and the Calculator 2025 to estimate your full and half pay entitlement.

For official information about statutory sick pay and national entitlements, visit the UK Government SSP guidance page.

FAQ

Q1: Can I get SSP and NHS sick pay together?
A: Not usually. NHS sick pay already includes statutory sick pay (SSP) within it, so you won’t receive both as separate payments. Using an SSP calc can help you see how much SSP is included.

Q2: What happens after 28 weeks of SSP?
A: Once you reach the 28-week SSP limit, you may be able to claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or other income-related benefits through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Q3: How do I qualify for statutory sick pay?
A: To qualify, you must be classed as an employee, earn at least the lower earnings limit (£123 per week in 2025), and have been ill for at least four consecutive days.

Q4: How does SSP fit with enhanced NHS sick pay?
A: SSP forms part of your overall NHS sick pay package. The NHS Sick Pay Benefits Overview explains how statutory and contractual sick pay work together under NHS terms and conditions. Using an SSP pay calculator or SSP calculator UK can help staff understand exactly how payments are calculated.

Q5: What if I have multiple NHS jobs or bank contracts?
A: SSP is assessed separately for each employer. If you hold more than one NHS contract, you may be eligible for separate SSP payments from each role, depending on your earnings.

Q6: Where can I find official SSP rates and updates?
A: The latest SSP rates, eligibility criteria, and government guidance are available on the official GOV.UK website.