Redundancy pay calculator

Work out the minimum redundancy pay your employer must give you by law, based on your age, how long you have worked for them and your weekly pay.

How statutory redundancy pay is worked out

If you have worked for your employer for at least 2 years, you are entitled to statutory redundancy pay. It depends on your age during each full year you worked there:

Your age during the year of service	Redundancy pay for that year
Under 22	Half a week's pay
22 to 40	One week's pay
41 or older	One and a half weeks' pay

Only your last 20 years of service count, and weekly pay is capped at £751 for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026. That makes the most you can get £22,530.

Example

You are 45, have worked for your employer for 10 years and earn £600 a week. Four of those years were at age 41 or over (one and a half weeks each) and six were between 22 and 40 (one week each). That is 12 weeks' pay: £7,200.

Frequently asked questions

Is redundancy pay taxed?

The first £30,000 of a redundancy payment is usually tax-free. Statutory redundancy pay is never more than £22,530, so it is normally paid without tax or National Insurance. Holiday pay and pay in lieu of notice are taxed as normal.

Can my employer pay more?

Yes. Statutory pay is the legal minimum. Many employers have their own enhanced scheme, so check your contract or staff handbook.

Does this apply in Northern Ireland?

No. Northern Ireland has its own rates and weekly pay cap. This calculator is for England, Scotland and Wales.

This calculator gives an estimate for guidance only. Source: GOV.UK redundancy pay.