Statutory Redundancy Pay Calculator

How this calculator works

This browser-based tool helps you make a first, transparent estimate from the values you provide. Enter the figures in the fields and the result updates as you edit them. JavaScript performs the calculation on your device; the calculator does not send your salary, property, vehicle or account details to a calculation server. Keep supporting documents secure and only enter sensitive figures on a device you trust.

Formula, assumptions and limits

Estimate statutory redundancy pay using UK age bands and the 2026 weekly cap. Rates and eligibility can depend on tax year, residence, transaction details and individual circumstances. UK income tax, National Insurance and SDLT follow separate rules; SDLT applies in England and Northern Ireland, while Wales and Scotland have different property-tax systems. Check current official guidance before acting.

Do not rely on a rounded estimate for a tax return, payment or legal decision. Compare it with official notices, current rate tables and professional advice where needed. Real-world outcomes may include additional reliefs, fees, rate changes or personal circumstances that a simple calculator cannot represent. Your entries are not saved and are discarded when you close the tab.

Use the output as a planning aid: verify each input, read the assumptions and adjust the figures when your circumstances differ. If an important detail is uncertain, contact the relevant authority or a qualified tax, legal or financial professional.

Before acting, check your inputs, tax year and jurisdiction. Note the assumptions used, compare the result with records and official guidance, and recalculate when rules or your circumstances change.

Statutory redundancy pay: service, age and weekly pay

Statutory redundancy pay is based on age during each completed year of service, capped service and capped weekly pay. The calculator applies half a week for each qualifying year under age 22, one week for years aged 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks for years aged 41 or over. It counts at most 20 years and applies the selected weekly pay up to the statutory cap used for the displayed tax year. Enter completed service years and normal weekly pay before tax. The total is a statutory minimum estimate; an employment contract or redundancy policy may offer a more generous amount.

Eligibility normally requires at least two years of continuous employment, although the precise facts and reason for termination matter. The age used is the age during each year of service, not simply today’s age multiplied by a single rate. Notice pay, holiday pay, unpaid wages, pension benefits and settlement payments are separate items and are not included in this total. Some payments may have different tax treatment. Check the employer’s written calculation against dates, weekly pay and the official cap that applies on the redundancy date. If you dispute the reason, eligibility or calculation, seek advice promptly because employment claim deadlines can be short.

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