Redundancy Pay Calculator
Calculate your statutory redundancy pay in the UK. If you've been working for your current employer for 2 years or more, you are legally entitled to a minimum statutory redundancy payment. Our calculator uses the official age-banded formulas and weekly pay caps to estimate your entitlement.
Statutory redundancy pay does not affect your eligibility for New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) or Universal Credit.
Important legal notice
This calculator estimates your statutory redundancy pay under UK law based on the parameters you enter. It assumes you have been made redundant and have 2+ continuous years of service. It does not account for enhanced redundancy packages your employer might voluntarily offer. This is not legal advice. Always consult Citizens Advice or an employment solicitor for your specific situation.
How redundancy is calculated.
The law sets clear formulas by dismissal type. Here's the step-by-step breakdown.
Weekly Pay Cap
The calculation uses your gross weekly pay, capped at the statutory limit (£751 for 2026).
Age Bands
You accrue 0.5 weeks' pay per year under age 22; 1 week's pay per year between ages 22 and 40; and 1.5 weeks' pay per year for age 41 and older.
Length of Service
Only full years count, up to a maximum of 20 continuous years. You must have at least 2 years to qualify.
Tax Exemption
Statutory redundancy pay is completely tax-free up to £30,000.
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Argentina Severance Calculator
ARS $Calculadora Despido Argentina
1 mes por año de antigüedad (Art. 245 LCT).
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MXN $Calculadora Despido México
3 meses + 20 días/año + prima de antigüedad.
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COP $Calculadora Despido Colombia
30 días primer año + 20 días/año adicional.
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GTQ QCalculadora Despido Guatemala
1 mes de salario por año de servicio (sin tope).
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USD $Calculadora Despido Ecuador
1 mes/año intempestivo, máx. 25 meses.
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CRC ₡Calculadora Cesantía Costa Rica
Tabla progresiva, tope de 8 años.
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PAB B/.Calculadora Despido Panamá
3.4 semanas/año + prima de antigüedad.
Calcular →El Salvador Severance Calculator
USD $Calculadora Despido El Salvador
30 días/año, topado a 4x salario mínimo.
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UYU $Calculadora Despido Uruguay
1 mes/año, máximo 6 mensualidades.
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DOP RD$Calculadora Despido R.D.
Escala progresiva: 21-23 días/año.
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Summary of the official age bands and caps.
| Age Band | Days per year | Legal Cap | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 41 or older | 1.5 weeks' pay/year | Max 20 years | Subject to weekly pay cap (£751) |
| Age 22 to 40 | 1 week's pay/year | Max 20 years | Subject to weekly pay cap (£751) |
| Under 22 | 0.5 weeks' pay/year | Max 20 years | Subject to weekly pay cap (£751) |