Statutory Redundancy Pay Calculator UK

Calculate your UK statutory redundancy entitlement for 2026/27 based on age, years of service and weekly pay.

Redundancy Pay Calculator
Used to apply age-banded weekly rates
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Capped at £751.00 for statutory redundancy
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Age-band breakdown
Age band Years Multiplier Weeks' pay
How Statutory Redundancy is Calculated
  • Under 22: 0.5 week's pay per full year of service
  • 22 – 40: 1 week's pay per full year
  • 41 and over: 1.5 weeks' pay per full year
  • Only whole years of continuous service count (max 20 years)
  • Weekly pay is capped at £751.00 (2026/27)
  • Age and service are assessed as at the date employment ends
Frequently Asked Questions

You are entitled to statutory redundancy pay if you are an employee with at least 2 years continuous service and you are being made redundant. Agency workers, members of the armed forces and some other groups are excluded. The self-employed are not eligible.

For each full year of continuous service: 0.5 week's pay if aged under 22, 1 week's pay if aged 22 to 40, and 1.5 weeks' pay if aged 41 or over. Only whole years count and a maximum of 20 years can be used. Weekly pay is capped at £751 (2026/27). Age and length of service are counted at the date employment ends.

The maximum statutory redundancy payment is £22,530 (2026/27). This is calculated as 1.5 × 20 years × £751 weekly cap. Some employers pay more than the statutory minimum under "enhanced redundancy" schemes.

Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free. Any additional redundancy payment (contractual or ex gratia) is tax-free up to £30,000 combined with statutory redundancy pay. Amounts above £30,000 are taxable through PAYE and may also be subject to Class 1A National Insurance by the employer.

Yes. Statutory redundancy pay is separate from notice pay. When you are made redundant you are also entitled to the statutory minimum notice period (or any longer notice in your contract): 1 week for 1 month to 2 years service, then 1 week per full year of service up to a maximum of 12 weeks.

Yes. Part-time workers qualify on the same basis as full-time workers (at least 2 years service). Furlough does not break continuous service. Weekly pay used in the calculation is your normal weekly pay before redundancy (capped at £751).
Key Facts
  • Minimum service: 2 years
  • Weekly cap: £751.00
  • Max service used: 20 years
  • Max payment: £22,530.00
  • Tax-free up to: £30,000 (incl. any enhanced payments)
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Disclaimer

Results are an estimate of the UK statutory minimum. Your contract may provide enhanced redundancy pay. For official figures use the GOV.UK redundancy calculator or consult ACAS or an employment solicitor.