Redundancy Pay Calculator (UK)
Find out how much statutory redundancy pay you are entitled to, using the current weekly cap of £751.
| Weeks of pay earned | 12 |
|---|---|
| Weekly pay used | £600.00 |
| Statutory redundancy pay | £7,200 |
- 4 years at 1.5 weeks (age 41+)
- 6 years at 1 week (age 22 to 40)
Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free up to £30,000. Your contract may entitle you to more.
How statutory redundancy pay works
If you are an employee with at least two years’ continuous service and your job is made redundant, you are legally entitled to a minimum payment. It is built from your age, how long you have worked there, and your weekly pay.
| Your age during the year of service | Pay for each full year |
|---|---|
| Under 22 | Half a week’s pay |
| 22 to 40 | One week’s pay |
| 41 and over | One and a half weeks’ pay |
Only the most recent 20 years count, and weekly pay is capped at £751, so the most you can receive by law is £22,530.
Worked example
A 45-year-old with 10 full years of service on £600 a week: the last four years were worked aged 41 or over (4 × 1.5 = 6 weeks) and the other six at 22 to 40 (6 × 1 = 6 weeks). That is 12 weeks’ pay, or £7,200.
What else might you be owed?
- Notice pay: your contractual or statutory notice period, or pay in lieu of it.
- Accrued holiday: pay for any untaken holiday up to your leaving date.
- Enhanced redundancy: many employers pay more than the statutory minimum. Check your contract or staff handbook.
- Time off to look for work: reasonable paid time off to job hunt or train, if you have two years’ service.
Limits of this calculator
It assumes your age during each year of service is your age at dismissal minus the number of years back, which is accurate for most people but can differ by a year if your birthday falls close to your leaving date. Your employer or an adviser should confirm your exact figures. If you think the amount you were offered is wrong, Acas gives free, impartial advice.
Sources: GOV.UK: Redundancy pay. Figures last checked on 8 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How is statutory redundancy pay calculated?
For each full year you have worked for your employer (up to 20 years), counting backwards from the date you were dismissed, you get half a week’s pay if you were under 22, one week’s pay if you were 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks’ pay if you were 41 or older. The weeks are added up and multiplied by your weekly pay, which is capped at £751.
What is the maximum statutory redundancy pay?
For redundancies on or after 6 April 2026 the weekly pay cap is £751 and the maximum statutory redundancy payment is £22,530 (30 weeks × £751).
Who is entitled to statutory redundancy pay?
Employees who have worked for their employer for at least 2 years and are made redundant. Agency workers, the self-employed and most others who are not employees are not covered. Your contract or company policy may offer more than the statutory amount.
Is redundancy pay taxed?
Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free up to £30,000. Anything above that, and any payment in lieu of notice or unused holiday pay, is usually taxable.
How is my weekly pay worked out?
It is your average gross weekly pay over the 12 weeks before the day you got your redundancy notice, including regular overtime and commission. This calculator lets you enter a weekly, monthly or yearly amount to estimate it.
Does this work in Northern Ireland?
No. The figures here are for England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland has its own statutory redundancy rules and weekly pay cap.