Calculate statutory redundancy pay
Enter your current age, full years of continuous service and gross weekly pay. This calculator estimates statutory redundancy pay only, not enhanced redundancy, notice pay or holiday pay.
How statutory redundancy pay is calculated
Statutory redundancy pay is based on your age, full years of continuous employment and weekly pay. It is not calculated from your monthly salary alone.
For each full year worked, the statutory multiplier is: half a week’s pay for years when you were under 22, one week’s pay for years when you were 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks’ pay for years when you were 41 or older.
Your statutory redundancy pay calculation can only use up to 20 years of service. Weekly pay is also capped, even if your real weekly pay is higher.
statutory redundancy pay =
age-weighted weeks of pay × capped weekly pay
2026/27 weekly pay cap = £751
maximum statutory redundancy pay = £22,530
service counted = maximum 20 years
2026/27 statutory redundancy limits
For redundancies on or after 6 April 2026, the Great Britain statutory weekly pay cap is £751 and the maximum statutory redundancy payment is £22,530. Northern Ireland can use different limits, so check the correct jurisdiction if you work there.
| Limit | 2026/27 figure | How it affects the estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly pay cap | £751 | If your weekly pay is higher, the statutory calculation still uses £751. |
| Service cap | 20 years | If you worked longer than 20 years, only the most recent 20 years are counted. |
| Maximum statutory pay | £22,530 | This is the maximum statutory redundancy pay using the 2026/27 cap. |
Important: this calculator estimates statutory redundancy pay. Your employer may offer enhanced redundancy, but that depends on your contract, policy or settlement terms.
Example redundancy pay estimates
These examples show how age and the weekly pay cap can change the statutory amount.
| Age | Full service | Weekly pay | Weeks used | Estimated statutory pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 5 years | £600 | 5 weeks | £3,000 |
| 45 | 10 years | £900 | 12 weeks | £9,012 |
| 21 | 3 years | £500 | 1.5 weeks | £750 |
Who qualifies for statutory redundancy pay?
In most cases, statutory redundancy pay requires at least two full years of continuous employment with the same employer. If you have less than two years, this calculator will show £0 statutory redundancy pay.
The calculation also depends on employment status and whether the situation is genuinely redundancy. If there is a dispute, use official guidance or speak to an employment adviser.
Estimate your notice end date
Redundancy often involves notice pay or a final working date as well as redundancy pay.
Is redundancy pay taxable?
Statutory redundancy pay is usually part of the first £30,000 of redundancy compensation that can be paid tax-free. However, other final-pay items such as wages, holiday pay, bonuses and many notice payments may be taxable.
This calculator does not calculate tax on final pay. Treat it as a statutory redundancy estimate, then check any notice pay, holiday pay and final payslip separately.
Related redundancy glossary terms
These terms help explain redundancy pay, notice and final-pay calculations.
Redundancy pay FAQs
Does this calculator include enhanced redundancy pay?
It calculates statutory redundancy pay first. You can enter an optional enhanced amount to see a total package estimate, but enhanced redundancy depends on your employer’s rules.
Why is my weekly pay capped?
The statutory calculation uses a legal weekly pay cap. If your real weekly pay is above the cap, the statutory calculation still uses the capped figure.
Does service over 20 years count?
Only up to 20 years can be counted for statutory redundancy pay. The calculator uses the most recent 20 years for the age-weighted estimate.
Is notice pay included?
No. Notice pay and holiday pay are separate from statutory redundancy pay. Use a notice period calculator and check your final payslip separately.