how much is statutory sick pay

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in the UK for 2025 is £118.75 per week. This rate is paid by employers for up to 28 weeks when an employee is too ill to work. From April 6, 2025, SSP is payable from the first day of sickness absence, removing the previous three-day waiting period. Additionally, the lower earnings limit has been removed, meaning all employees, regardless of their earnings, are eligible for SSP. For employees with earnings below the flat rate, SSP will be calculated as 80% of their average weekly earnings or £118.75, whichever is lower.