How to use this calculator
The result updates as you type.
- Where you work: England, Scotland or Wales, or Northern Ireland. The weekly pay cap is different in Northern Ireland.
- Your age: your age on the date you’re made redundant.
- Full years of service: complete years of continuous work for this employer. Part years don’t count.
- Weekly pay before tax: your normal gross weekly pay. If it’s above the cap, the cap is used instead.
The results show your statutory redundancy pay, the number of weeks’ pay it’s based on, the weekly pay used and how many years were counted. Below the calculator, a table shows how each age band adds up.
Example: aged 45 with 12 years’ service
Say you’re 45, you’ve worked for your employer for 12 full years and you earn £650 a week in England.
Counting back from your redundancy date:
| Years | Age during that year | Weeks per year | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 41 to 44 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 8 | 33 to 40 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 | 14 |
Your statutory redundancy pay is 14 × £650 = £9,100, and it’s tax-free because it’s under £30,000.
Two more examples show how the rules work:
- Aged 52, 25 years’ service, £900 a week: only the last 20 years count, 11 of them at one and a half weeks and 9 at one week. That’s 25.5 weeks, and pay is capped at £751, so you’d get £19,150.50.
- Aged 24, 5 years’ service, £450 a week: 2 years at one week and 3 years under 22 at half a week. That’s 3.5 weeks, or £1,575.
The surprising part: someone on £900 a week and someone on £751 a week get exactly the same statutory payment, because of the cap. Higher earners rely much more on any enhanced scheme their employer offers.
How it’s calculated
Redundancy pay = weeks of pay × weekly pay (capped)
Starting from your redundancy date and counting back one full year at a time, each year earns:
- half a week’s pay if you were under 22 for that year
- one week’s pay if you were 22 to 40
- one and a half weeks’ pay if you were 41 or older
Only the most recent 20 years count, so the most anyone can get is 30 weeks’ pay.
Weekly pay is capped at £751 in England, Scotland and Wales for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026, and at £783 in Northern Ireland. The calculator uses your age at the start of each counted year, the same approach as the age bands on GOV.UK.
The calculator works out statutory pay only. It doesn’t include notice pay, holiday pay or any enhanced payment from your employer.
Tips if you’re facing redundancy
- Check your contract and staff handbook. Your employer may pay more than the statutory minimum.
- Ask for a written breakdown. Make sure your final pay separates redundancy pay from notice pay, holiday pay and wages, because they’re taxed differently.
- Check your weekly pay figure. If your hours or pay vary, ask how your employer worked it out.
- Use your notice period. You may be able to take reasonable time off to look for work or arrange training. Ask your employer.
- Get free advice if you disagree. Acas offers free, impartial advice on redundancy disputes.
Frequently asked questions
How much statutory redundancy pay will I get?
Half a week's pay for each full year you were under 22, one week's pay for each full year you were 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks' pay for each full year you were 41 or older. Only your most recent 20 years count, and weekly pay is capped.
What is the maximum statutory redundancy pay?
For redundancies on or after 6 April 2026 in England, Scotland and Wales, weekly pay is capped at £751 and the maximum payment is £22,530. In Northern Ireland, the current cap is £783 a week and the maximum is £23,490.
Is redundancy pay taxed?
Statutory redundancy pay under £30,000 is not taxable. Other parts of a termination payment, such as notice pay, holiday pay or unpaid wages, can be taxed, so check what your final payment includes.
Do I get redundancy pay with less than 2 years' service?
Not statutory redundancy pay. You generally need to have worked for your current employer for 2 years or more. Your contract may still give you a redundancy payment, so check it.
Can my employer pay more than the statutory amount?
Yes. Statutory pay is the legal minimum. Many employers offer enhanced redundancy pay through the employment contract or a redundancy policy.
Which years count if I've worked more than 20 years?
The 20 years immediately before your redundancy date. Because those are usually the years when you were older, they often earn the higher rate of one and a half weeks' pay.