Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
What you'll get
You can get £109.40 a week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for up to 28 weeks.
You can get SSP from the fourth day you’re off sick.
If you’re eligible, you’ll be paid SSP for all the days you’re off sick that you normally would have worked, except for the first 3.
You’ll only be paid SSP for the first 3 working days you are off sick if either of the following apply:
- the period you were away from work started before 25 March 2022 and you were off sick because of coronavirus (COVID-19)
- you received SSP within the last 8 weeks, and that already included a 3-day waiting period before you were paid SSP
Check you’re eligible for SSP.
How you’re paid
SSP is paid by your employer in the same way as your normal wages, for example weekly or monthly.
If you have more than one job you may get SSP from each employer.
Tax and National Insurance will be deducted.
If you think you are not getting the right amount of SSP, talk to your employer. If you’re still not happy, contact the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enquiry line.