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Redundancy Pay Calculator 2026
Use this redundancy pay calculator to work out statutory redundancy pay in the UK. It applies the age bands, the 20-year limit and the weekly pay cap of £751 in Great Britain and £783 in Northern Ireland from 6 April 2026.
- Age bands applied year by year
- April 2026 weekly caps built in
- Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Calculate redundancy pay
Pick a country, enter your salary and dates of service.
Where do you work?
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Weekly pay before tax. Statutory pay is capped at £751 a week (GB) from 6 April 2026.Your result is ready
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How statutory redundancy pay is calculated in the UK: you get half a week’s pay for each full year of service under age 22, one week for each year from 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks for each year from 41. You need 2 years of service, only the last 20 years count, and weekly pay is capped at £751 (£783 in Northern Ireland) from 6 April 2026.
Statutory redundancy pay formula
Redundancy pay = Weeks earned × Weekly pay (capped)
| Age during the year of service | Weeks of pay per full year |
|---|---|
| Under 22 | 0.5 |
| 22 to 40 | 1 |
| 41 and over | 1.5 |
Years are counted back from the date your employment ends. Only complete years count, up to a maximum of 20, so the most you can earn is 30 weeks of pay.
Worked example
Age 46 at redundancy, 10 full years of service, weekly pay of £900 in Great Britain. Pay is capped at £751. The last 5 years were at age 41 or over (7.5 weeks) and the 5 before at age 36 to 40 (5 weeks), so 12.5 weeks × £751 = £9,387.50.
Redundancy pay limits 2026
| Weekly cap from 6 April 2026 | Maximum statutory payment | Before 6 April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | £751 | £22,530 | £719 a week |
| Northern Ireland | £783 | £23,490 | £749 a week |
The cap that applies depends on the date you are dismissed. Your employer can pay more under an enhanced redundancy scheme. The first £30,000 of redundancy pay is usually tax-free.
How to use the redundancy pay calculator
- Choose where you work. England, Scotland and Wales use the Great Britain cap. Northern Ireland has its own, higher cap.
- Enter your date of birth. Your age in each year of service decides how many weeks you earn for that year.
- Enter your gross weekly pay. The redundancy pay calculator caps it automatically.
- Enter your start date and redundancy date. Only complete years count, up to 20.
- Click Calculate. You see the weeks earned, the weekly pay used and your statutory redundancy pay.
Example for a younger employee
Age 30 at redundancy, 6 full years of service, weekly pay of £500. All 6 years were between age 22 and 40, so each earns 1 week: 6 × £500 = £3,000.
Who qualifies for statutory redundancy pay
- Employees with at least 2 years of continuous service whose job is made redundant.
- Not usually: self-employed contractors, freelancers, and employees dismissed for reasons other than redundancy.
- Your employer may pay more under an enhanced redundancy scheme. The redundancy pay calculator shows the statutory minimum.
Sources
This redundancy pay calculator is based on the following sources, reviewed in October 2026:
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Frequently asked questions
Is this redundancy pay calculator free?
Yes. The calculator is free. You share your name, work email and phone number once and can then calculate as many times as you like.
How much redundancy pay will I get?
Half a week of pay for each full year under age 22, one week for each year from 22 to 40 and one and a half weeks from 41, for up to 20 years. Weekly pay is capped at £751 in Great Britain from 6 April 2026.
What is the maximum statutory redundancy pay in 2026?
£22,530 in Great Britain and £23,490 in Northern Ireland for dismissals on or after 6 April 2026.
Do I get redundancy pay with less than 2 years of service?
No. You need at least 2 years of continuous service with your employer to qualify for statutory redundancy pay.
Is redundancy pay taxable in the UK?
The first £30,000 of a redundancy payment is usually free of income tax and National Insurance. Payments in lieu of notice are taxed as normal pay.