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How Much Does It Cost to Employ Someone in the UK? (2026/27)
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Sick Pay
SSP Changes April 2026: Day-One Pay, No Earnings Floor, New Rate
Everything employers need to know about SSP changes from April 2026. Day-one pay, rate of £123.25/week, and lower earnings limit removal.
10 min readPublished 5 April 2026•Updated 12 May 2026
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Removal of 3-Day Waiting Period
SSP is payable from day one of sickness absence.
Removal of Lower Earnings Limit
Lower Earnings Limit removed, expanding coverage to part-time workers.
Statutory Rate (£123.25/week)
Official SSP rate is £123.25 per week.