When entering absence, Sage Payroll will calculate statutory payments for you. 

There are situations when you may want to override the calculated amounts.

Before you can change the calculated amount, you first need to add the absence. You do this while you process your pay run.

If you need help recording an absence in a pay run, read our article Recording absences in a pay run.   

Change the calculated amount

For this example, you’re paying your employee statutory sick pay (SSP).

Once you add your absence, the statutory amount shows on the PAY window.

To change the amount of SSP

1. Next to the Statutory Sick Pay payment, select Edit details.
2. In the Statutory Sick Pay window, select Set a different statutory sick pay value (£). Enter the amount. 
    NOTE: You can't enter a negative value. 
3. Select Save.

If you add an absence in your next pay run, Sage Payroll defaults to the calculated amount. If required, repeat the steps above to change it.

Get help with the current rates for statutory payments.

Read our article Payroll legislation for the 2025/2026 tax year.