Redundancy can be a stressful time, but understanding your entitlement can make it easier. Statutory redundancy pay is the minimum amount your employer must pay if you are made redundant, based on your age, length of service, and weekly pay. A Statutory Redundancy Pay Calculator helps you quickly determine the correct amount without errors.
Redundancy pay is calculated using the employee’s age, years of service, and weekly pay:
Note: Weekly pay is capped according to government rules. Maximum statutory weekly pay applies. Total Redundancy Pay = (weeks per year based on age) × years of service × weekly pay
Problem: Employee aged 35, 10 years’ service, weekly pay £500.
Step 1: Employee is aged 22–40 → 1 week’s pay per year.
Step 2: Multiply weeks per year × years of service → 1 × 10 = 10 weeks.
Step 3: Multiply by weekly pay → 10 × £500 = £5,000 redundancy pay.
Problem: Employee aged 45, 8 years’ service, weekly pay £400.
Step 1: Employee is 41+ → 1.5 weeks per year.
Step 2: Multiply by years of service → 1.5 × 8 = 12 weeks.
Step 3: Multiply by weekly pay → 12 × £400 = £4,800 redundancy pay.
1. Who is eligible for statutory redundancy pay?
Employees who have worked continuously for 2 years or more in the UK are eligible.
2. How is weekly pay calculated?
It is based on your average weekly earnings, including bonuses and allowances.
3. Is there a maximum weekly pay?
Yes, the UK government sets a maximum weekly pay that applies to statutory redundancy calculations.
4. Does age affect redundancy pay?
Yes, employees under 22, 22–40, and 41+ have different week multipliers per year of service.
5. Can I receive more than the statutory redundancy pay?
Yes, employers can offer enhanced redundancy packages, but the statutory calculation is the minimum.
6. Are part years counted?
Only full years of service are considered for statutory calculations.
7. Can this calculator handle maximum weekly pay limits?
Yes, it automatically caps weekly pay according to government regulations.
8. Is statutory redundancy pay taxable?
Payments up to a certain threshold are tax-free; consult HMRC for current limits.
9. Can I use this calculator if I work abroad?
This calculator is based on UK statutory redundancy rules only.
10. Is this calculator free to use?
Yes, it is free, accurate, and works instantly in any browser.