Paternity pay and leave

Pay

The statutory weekly rate of Paternity Pay is £184.03, or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower).

Any money you get is paid in the same way as your wages, for example monthly or weekly. Tax and National Insurance will be deducted.

The money is usually paid while you’re on leave. Your employer must confirm the start and end dates for your Paternity Pay when you claim it.

To change the start date you must give your employer 28 days’ notice before the block of paid leave begins.

You could get more pay if your employer has a company paternity scheme - they cannot offer you less than the statutory amounts.