Work out your statutory redundancy pay for 2026/27 in seconds.
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Rates from 6 April 2026. Weekly pay is capped at £751 in Great Britain and £783 in Northern Ireland. Your contract may give you more than the statutory minimum.
Being made redundant is stressful, and knowing your minimum entitlement helps you check what your employer offers. This redundancy pay calculator works out statutory redundancy pay for 2026/27 from your age, length of service and weekly pay, applying the same GOV.UK redundancy pay rules used by employers, including the weekly pay cap and the 20 year limit.
Quick answer: A redundancy pay calculator gives half a week's pay per full year of service under 22, one week's pay for each year aged 22 to 40 and one and a half weeks' pay for each year aged 41 or over, up to 20 years. Weekly pay is capped at £751 in Great Britain, giving a maximum of £22,530.
In This Guide
What Is Statutory Redundancy Pay?
Statutory redundancy pay is the legal minimum an employee gets when their job ends because of redundancy. You need at least 2 years of continuous service with your employer to qualify. Many employers pay an enhanced amount on top, but they cannot pay less than the statutory figure.
The formula counts back from your most recent full year of service, up to 20 years. You get half a week's pay for each full year you were under 22, one week's pay for each year aged 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks' pay for each year aged 41 or over. Weekly pay is capped at £751 in Great Britain, so the most anyone can get is £22,530.
How Do You Use the Redundancy Pay Calculator UK?
Step 1: Enter Your Age and Service
You enter your age on the date your employment ends and the number of full years you have worked, because part years do not count. Enter your age on the date your employment ends and the number of full years you have worked for the employer. Part years do not count, so 9 years and 11 months is 9 years.
Step 2: Enter Your Weekly Pay
Use your gross weekly pay before tax. If you only know your yearly salary, the hourly to annual salary calculator helps you convert between pay periods, and dividing an annual salary by 52 gives the weekly figure you need.
Step 3: Choose Your Region
Select Great Britain for England, Scotland and Wales, where the weekly cap is £751. Choose Northern Ireland if you work there, where the cap is £783 a week.
Step 4: Read Your Results
The total updates instantly, with a breakdown of the years counted in each age band. Remember to ask for any untaken holiday too, as the holiday pay calculator shows what accrued leave is worth, and that money is paid on top of your redundancy pay.
How Much Statutory Redundancy Pay Will You Get?
| Age | Full years | Weekly pay | Weeks owed | Redundancy pay |
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| 21 | 3 | £400 | 1.5 | £600 |
| 30 | 8 | £500 | 8 | £4,000 |
| 45 | 12 | £650 | 14 | £9,100 |
| 60 | 25 (20 counted) | £900 (capped at £751) | 29.5 | £22,154.50 |
For example, a 30 year old with 8 full years of service on £500 a week is owed 8 weeks of pay, or £4,000, and weekly pay is capped at £751. Up to £30,000 of redundancy pay is usually tax free, but notice pay and holiday pay are taxed as normal earnings. If you work in Northern Ireland, the nidirect redundancy pay guidance sets out the local rules and cap, and Acas or Labour Relations Agency advisers can help if you think your payment is wrong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is statutory redundancy pay calculated?
You get half a week's pay for each full year of service under 22, one week's pay for each year aged 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks' pay for each year aged 41 or over, up to 20 years.
What is the maximum statutory redundancy pay in 2026/27?
In Great Britain weekly pay is capped at £751 and only 20 years count, so the maximum is £22,530. The Northern Ireland weekly cap is £783.
How long do I need to work to get redundancy pay?
You need at least 2 years of continuous service with your employer to qualify for statutory redundancy pay.
Is redundancy pay taxed?
Up to £30,000 of redundancy pay is usually tax free. Notice pay, holiday pay and other earnings are taxed in the normal way.
Does part time work count for redundancy pay?
Yes. Part time years count in full, but your weekly pay will reflect your part time hours.
Can my employer pay more than statutory redundancy?
Yes. Many employers offer enhanced redundancy pay. Check your contract or staff handbook for the terms.