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Statutory Maternity Pay: first 6 weeks rate
The earnings-related rate of Statutory Maternity Pay for the first six weeks, as a percentage of average weekly earnings.
90%of average weekly earnings
Corroborated Act of Parliament
Great Britain
in force since 2003-04-06
Checked against its sources: statute verified 2026-09-21·guidance verified 2026-09-21
Scope: First 6 weeks only; remaining 33 weeks at the lower of 90% AWE and the prescribed flat weekly rate (see Statutory Maternity Pay: weekly rate).
Current sources
Source A · LegislationSocial Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 s.166(1)–(2) (as substituted by Employment Act 2002)
Source B · Official guidanceGOV.UK — Maternity pay and leave: Pay ('90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks')
History
| Value | From | To | Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 2003-04-06 | — | Corroborated |
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Receipt
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