Redundancy Pay Calculator (UK)
Work out your statutory redundancy pay in the UK. Enter your date of birth, employment dates and pay to see the weeks you are owed, how they break down by age band, and the capped total.
Estimated statutory redundancy pay
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How this is calculated (and the legal basis)
- Eligibility: at least 2 years' continuous service as an employee.
- Per full year of service: 0.5 week's pay (aged under 22), 1 week (aged 22 to 40), 1.5 weeks (aged 41 or over), based on your age at the start of each service year.
- Service is capped at 20 years and weekly pay is capped at £751 (redundancies on or after 6 April 2026). Maximum statutory payment: £22,530.
- Claim window: 6 months from the date your job ends.
Source: GOV.UK — Statutory redundancy pay. This is an estimate, not legal advice. For a binding figure, use the official GOV.UK calculator.
How statutory redundancy pay works
If you are an employee with at least 2 years' continuous service, you are normally entitled to statutory redundancy pay when you are made redundant. The amount depends on your age, your complete years of service and your weekly pay (the average over the 12 weeks before your redundancy notice).
| Age during each full year of service | Pay per year |
|---|---|
| Under 22 | 0.5 week's pay |
| 22 to 40 | 1 week's pay |
| 41 or over | 1.5 weeks' pay |
- Service is capped at 20 years.
- Weekly pay is capped at £751 for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026.
- The maximum statutory payment is £22,530.
- You have 6 months from the date your job ends to claim.
This calculator estimates statutory redundancy pay only. Your contract or employer's policy may offer more (enhanced redundancy pay). For a binding figure, use the official GOV.UK calculator. Read the full guide: Redundancy pay: who qualifies and how much.
Frequently asked questions
How much is statutory redundancy pay in the UK?
Statutory redundancy pay is 0.5 week's pay for each full year you were under 22, 1 week's pay for each year aged 22 to 40, and 1.5 weeks' pay for each year aged 41 or over. Service is capped at 20 years and weekly pay is capped at £751 for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026.
Who qualifies for statutory redundancy pay?
You normally qualify if you are an employee with at least 2 years' continuous service with your employer and you are being made redundant.
What is the maximum statutory redundancy pay?
The maximum is £22,530, which is 30 weeks' pay at the £751 weekly cap (20 years of service at 1.5 weeks per year).
How long do I have to claim redundancy pay?
You have 6 months from the date your job ends to apply for statutory redundancy pay.
This calculator applies Great Britain statutory rates (England, Scotland and Wales). In Northern Ireland the 2026/27 weekly pay cap is £783 (maximum £23,490).
Source: GOV.UK — Redundancy: your rights. Information only, not legal advice.