What is statutory redundancy pay?

Statutory redundancy pay is the minimum amount your employer must pay you if you're made redundant after at least 2 years of service. It's calculated based on your age, length of service (up to 20 years), and weekly pay (capped at £719 or £749 in Northern Ireland). The maximum statutory payment is £21,570 (£22,470 in Northern Ireland).

How is redundancy pay calculated?

You receive 0.5 week's pay for each full year worked when under 22, 1 week's pay for each full year when 22-41, and 1.5 week's pay for each full year when 41 or older. Weekly pay is capped at £719 (£749 in Northern Ireland), and only the first 20 years of service count.

Is redundancy pay tax-free?

Redundancy pay up to £30,000 is tax-free.

Can I get more than statutory redundancy pay?

Yes, you can't get less than the statutory amount, but you may get more if your employer has an enhanced redundancy scheme. Check your employment contract or speak to HR about any enhanced terms.

Redundancy Calculator

Calculate Your Statutory Redundancy Pay

Being made redundant is stressful. But understanding your entitlements can help. Our free redundancy calculator helps UK employees and remote workers calculate statutory redundancy pay. It uses age, years of service, and weekly pay to give you an instant estimate of what you're owed.

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Where in the UK do you live? *

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What date were you made redundant? *

How old were you on that date? *

Years worked for your employer? *

Weekly pay before tax? (£) *

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Please enter your redundancy date to see your entitlement.

Important Notes:

This is the statutory minimum redundancy payment you're entitled to
Your employer may offer more under an enhanced redundancy scheme
Pay is capped at £719 per week (£749 in Northern Ireland) for statutory calculations
Length of service is capped at 20 years maximum
Maximum statutory redundancy pay is £21,570 (£22,470 in Northern Ireland)
Redundancy pay up to £30,000 is tax-free
You must have at least 2 years of continuous service to qualify
Age multipliers are 0.5 weeks (under 22), 1 week (22-41), 1.5 weeks (41+) per year of service

Step-by-Step Guide

How can you calculate your redundancy pay?

Calculate your statutory redundancy payment in just 4 simple steps:

Enter Your Redundancy Date

Select the date you were made redundant.

Provide Your Age

Enter how old you were on the date of redundancy. Your age affects the calculation rate—different multipliers apply for under 22, 22-41, and 41+.

Enter Years of Service

Input how many complete years you worked for your employer. For example, 2 years and 8 months count as 2 years. Service is capped at 20 years for the calculation.

Add Your Weekly Pay

Enter your gross weekly pay before tax and deductions, such as student loan repayments and child maintenance. Pay is capped at £719 per week (£749 in Northern Ireland) for statutory calculations.

Redundancy Calculator - Calculate Your Statutory Redundancy Pay

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What is statutory redundancy pay?: Statutory redundancy pay is the minimum amount your employer must pay you if you're made redundant after at least 2 years of service. It's calculated based on your age, length of service (up to 20 years), and weekly pay (capped at £719 or £749 in Northern Ireland). The maximum statutory payment is £21,570 (£22,470 in Northern Ireland).
How is redundancy pay calculated?: You receive 0.5 week's pay for each full year worked when under 22, 1 week's pay for each full year when 22-41, and 1.5 week's pay for each full year when 41 or older. Weekly pay is capped at £719 (£749 in Northern Ireland), and only the first 20 years of service count.
Is redundancy pay tax-free?: Redundancy pay up to £30,000 is tax-free.
Can I get more than statutory redundancy pay?: Yes, you can't get less than the statutory amount, but you may get more if your employer has an enhanced redundancy scheme. Check your employment contract or speak to HR about any enhanced terms.

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