Redundancy Pay Calculator
Use the BlazeHR Redundancy Pay Calculator to quickly and easily work out your statutory redundancy pay.
(£0 in Northern Ireland)
Who Can Use the Redundancy Pay Calculator?
Redundancy pay is based on three main factors: an employee’s age, weekly pay, and length of service. Our Redundancy Pay Calculator helps you estimate this quickly. To qualify for statutory redundancy pay, an employee must have worked continuously for the employer for at least two years.
The Redundancy Pay Calculator uses the following rules to estimate the amount:
Half a week’s pay for each full year of service while under 22
One week’s pay for each full year of service aged 22 to 40
One and a half weeks’ pay for each full year of service aged 41 and above
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Frequently asked questions
What is statutory redundancy pay?
If you lose your job in the UK, you can get financial support through statutory redundancy pay. To be eligible, you must have worked continuously for at least two years.
You can use a calculator to estimate your entitlement, and payments are determined by your age, weekly pay, and length of service. Depending on business policy or your contract, employers may also decide to pay more than the minimum amount required by law.
Who qualifies for redundancy pay?
Employees in the UK who have worked consistently for the same company for at least two years are eligible for statutory redundancy pay. Age, weekly salary, and length of service all affect the payment amount. Although some roles, such as the police or military, may have different regulations, it is easier to check how much you could receive with a redundancy calculator. It’s best to go over your contract and use a calculator to get clarity if you’re unclear about your eligibility.
What is the maximum redundancy pay?
There are caps on statutory redundancy pay. Only 20 years of service can be credited, and weekly pay is capped at £643 (£669 in Northern Ireland). Accordingly, you are eligible to receive a maximum redundancy payment of £19,290 (or £20,070 in Northern Ireland). The calculation excludes any earnings or years of service that exceed these thresholds.
UK Redundancy Calculator Table
This table gives a simple overview of how statutory redundancy pay is worked out, based on age, years of service, and weekly pay. For a more accurate and personalised result, you can use our UK redundancy calculator.
| Age Range | Years of Service | Weekly Pay (max) | Redundancy Pay Entitlement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 22 | Full years worked | £643 | 0.5 week’s pay for each year of service |
| 22–40 | Full years worked | £643 | 1 week’s pay for each year of service |
| 41 and over | Full years worked | £643 | 1.5 weeks’ pay for each year of service |
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GOV.UK LINKS
- Calculate Your Statutory Redundancy Pay (UK) – official government calculator to estimate redundancy pay based on age, weekly pay, and years of service.
https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-redundancy-pay
Statutory redundancy pay is calculated using age, weekly pay, and years worked with the employer. - Redundancy: Your Rights (UK) – overview of employee rights during redundancy, including pay, notice periods, and consultation requirements.
https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights
Employees who are made redundant may be entitled to redundancy pay, notice periods, and consultation with their employer. - Redundancy Notice Periods (UK) – explains the statutory notice periods employees must receive when made redundant.
https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights/notice-periods
Employees must receive a notice period before employment ends, depending on their length of service. - Fair Selection for Redundancy (UK) – explains how employers should fairly select employees for redundancy.
https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights/being-selected-for-redundancy - Time Off to Look for a Job During Redundancy (UK) – explains employee rights to take time off to search for new work during their notice period.
https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights/get-help-finding-a-new-job - Claim Redundancy Pay if Your Employer Cannot Pay (UK) – explains how employees can claim redundancy payments from the government if their employer becomes insolvent.
https://www.gov.uk/claim-redundancy - Your Rights if Your Employer Is Insolvent (UK) – explains employee rights to redundancy pay, unpaid wages, and notice pay if the employer becomes insolvent.
https://www.gov.uk/your-rights-if-your-employer-is-insolvent - Applying for Redundancy After Lay-offs or Short-Time Working (UK) – explains when employees can claim redundancy after long periods of lay-off or reduced work.
https://www.gov.uk/lay-offs-short-timeworking/applying-for-redundancy- - Explaining Redundancy Payments (UK) – guidance on how redundancy payments are calculated and paid to employees.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/explaining-your-redundancy-payments - Calculate an Employee’s Statutory Redundancy Pay (UK) – calculator designed for employers to estimate redundancy payments for staff.
https://www.gov.uk/calculate-employee-redundancy-pay
