Redundancy Pay Calculator
Work out your statutory redundancy pay in seconds, using the current UK 2026/27 rates. Free, no sign-up to see your figure.
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Statutory redundancy pay is 0.5 week's pay for each full year worked while under 22, 1 week for each year aged 22 to 40, and 1.5 weeks for each year aged 41 or older — service capped at 20 years, weekly pay capped at £751. This is an estimate, not legal advice; enhanced schemes and other termination payments can be worth far more.
How is statutory redundancy pay calculated?
Statutory redundancy pay is based on three things: your age, your length of service, and your weekly pay. You get half a week's pay for each full year you worked while under 22, one week's pay for each full year aged 22 to 40, andone and a half weeks' pay for each full year aged 41 or older. Length of service is capped at 20 years and weekly pay is capped at£751 (from 6 April 2026), so the most you can receive is £22,530. Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free.
Redundancy pay ready reckoner (weeks' pay)
Number of weeks' pay you are entitled to, by age and full years of service. Multiply the weeks by your weekly pay (capped at £751) to get your figure.
| Age | 2 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs | 15 yrs | 20 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | 2.5 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 |
| 25 | 2 | 4 | 6.5 | 9 | 11.5 |
| 30 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11.5 | 14 |
| 35 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 16.5 |
| 40 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 |
| 45 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 22 |
| 50 | 3 | 7.5 | 14.5 | 19.5 | 24.5 |
| 55 | 3 | 7.5 | 15 | 22 | 27 |
| 60 | 3 | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 29.5 |
| 64 | 3 | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 |
Weeks are capped at 30 (20 years × 1.5). Figures reflect 2026/27 statutory rates.
Your statutory figure is only the floor
The calculator shows your legal minimum. If you have been offered a settlement agreement, or your redundancy selection or consultation was unfair, you may be entitled to considerably more. Our SRA-regulated solicitors review your agreement the same working day. It is free to you when your employer pays the fee, which is the case in nearly every UK settlement agreement.
Redundancy pay: frequently asked questions
How is statutory redundancy pay calculated in the UK?
Statutory redundancy pay is based on your age, length of service and weekly pay. You receive 0.5 week's pay for each full year worked while under 22, 1 week's pay for each full year aged 22 to 40, and 1.5 weeks' pay for each full year aged 41 or older. Service is capped at 20 years and weekly pay is capped at £751 (2026/27).
What is the maximum statutory redundancy pay?
The maximum statutory redundancy pay for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026 is £22,530. This is 20 years of service × 1.5 weeks × the £751 weekly pay cap.
Do I pay tax on statutory redundancy pay?
No. Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free. More broadly, the first £30,000 of a genuine termination payment (including statutory and enhanced redundancy pay) is normally free of income tax and National Insurance. Payments for notice, salary, holiday and bonuses are taxed as normal earnings.
Who qualifies for statutory redundancy pay?
You qualify if you are an employee with at least 2 years' continuous service and you are genuinely being made redundant. Agency workers, the self-employed and those with under 2 years' service do not usually receive statutory redundancy pay, though they may still be owed notice pay or a negotiated settlement.
Can I get more than the statutory amount?
Often, yes. Many employers offer enhanced redundancy above the statutory minimum, and where redundancy is offered through a settlement agreement there is usually room to negotiate. If your selection was unfair or the consultation was flawed, the figure can be significantly higher. A specialist review is free when your employer pays the fee.
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This calculator gives an indicative statutory figure only and is not legal advice. Your actual entitlement depends on the facts of your case. Rates reflect UK statutory limits for 2026/27 and are reviewed each April.