Maternity leave changes your income. See by how much.
Some moves — like keeping your pension match going — quietly protect it. Start with what your pay could look like.
£12,972
less than your usual pay across the leave on £2,500/month. An employer scheme may soften it. Illustrative.
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This is an illustration, not a quote. It's a rough picture based only on what you've entered — a figure to picture, not a promise. The real amount depends on your circumstances and things we can't see, so it's always worth checking your own position before you count on it.
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- Statutory Maternity Pay is a set formula: higher for the first weeks, then flat. Your employer may add more.
- Keeping your workplace pension going through leave means your employer often keeps contributing too — worth checking.
- Illustrative statutory figures — your employer's policy may differ. Information, not advice.
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