The amount of sick pay depends on the country and the specific scheme:
- In the UK, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is £118.75 per week, paid by the employer for up to 28 weeks. This is the minimum amount, and some employers may offer more through occupational schemes
- In Germany, sick pay (Krankengeld) is typically 70% of your gross income, capped at 90% of your net salary. The maximum daily amount in 2025 is about €128.63. Sick pay starts after 6 weeks of continued illness, with the first 6 weeks usually paid by the employer. Sick pay can be paid for up to 78 weeks within a three-year period
- In Ireland, statutory sick pay is 70% of your normal pay, up to a maximum of €110 per day. Employees must have worked at least 13 continuous weeks for their employer to qualify. Sick pay can be taken for up to 5 days per employer per year, with multiple jobs allowing multiple entitlements
In summary, sick pay rates vary: UK offers a fixed weekly amount (£118.75), Germany pays about 70% of gross income up to a cap (~€128.63/day), and Ireland provides 70% of pay up to €110/day.
