Redundancy Pay Calculator UK
Estimate your statutory redundancy pay based on your age, years of service and weekly pay. Uses simplified UK redundancy rules for guidance.
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What this means
Statutory redundancy pay is the minimum amount most employees with at least two years' service are entitled to when made redundant. The amount depends on your age, length of service and weekly pay, subject to a weekly pay cap.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your age, full years of service and weekly pay.
- See your statutory redundancy entitlement.
- Use it to check an employer's offer.
Worked example
You're 40 with 8 full years of service.
- Statutory pay uses a sliding scale by age for each year worked.
- Weekly pay is capped at the statutory limit for the calculation.
You'll see your statutory redundancy entitlement based on age, service and capped weekly pay.
Who this is for
- Employees facing or expecting redundancy.
- People checking a redundancy offer is at least the legal minimum.
- Anyone budgeting through a job change.
How statutory redundancy pay is calculated
Statutory redundancy pay depends on your age, length of service (up to 20 years) and weekly pay, which is capped at a statutory maximum. You get half a week's pay for each year under 22, one week for each year aged 22–40, and one-and-a-half weeks for each year aged 41 and over.
You normally need at least two years' continuous service to qualify. Many employers offer enhanced (contractual) redundancy above the statutory minimum — check your contract.
Frequently asked questions
You must be an employee with at least two continuous years of service and be made redundant. Self-employed workers and some contractors are not eligible.
Yes. For 2026/27, statutory redundancy pay is calculated using a weekly pay cap of £751, even if you earn more.
Yes. Your employer may offer enhanced redundancy terms in your contract or as part of a settlement agreement, which could exceed the statutory minimum.
Genuine redundancy payments are tax-free up to £30,000. Anything above £30,000, and any pay in lieu of notice, may be taxable.
You usually need at least two years of continuous employment to be entitled to statutory redundancy pay.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for guidance only. It is not financial, legal or tax advice. Always check official sources or speak to a qualified professional before making decisions.
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