Each year has its own rate
A full year below age 22 earns half a week; ages 22–40 earn one week; ages 41 and above earn one and a half weeks. Your current age is not applied to every year.
UK statutory redundancy · 2026/27
A clearer picture of
your redundancy pay.
Understand the statutory minimum with a simple estimate based on your age, service and pay. See exactly how the numbers add up.
For relevant dates from 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027. This is a general estimate, not a determination of legal entitlement. Confirm your circumstances with your employer, Acas or the Labour Relations Agency.
Your statutory estimate
Ready when you areEstimated redundancy payment
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Statutory redundancy only. Your contract may provide more.
Weeks of pay—
Years counted—
Weekly pay used—
Weekly statutory cap£751.00
| Age during service | Years | Weeks / year | Weeks |
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The three things that shape your payment.
Understand your estimateFull years, up to twenty
You normally need two years of continuous service. Where service is longer than twenty years, only the latest twenty count.
A weekly limit applies
For 2026/27, the limit is £751 in Great Britain and £783 in Northern Ireland. Higher earnings do not increase the statutory calculation beyond this cap.
Know what’s included.
This estimates the statutory redundancy element only. Notice pay, outstanding wages, unused holiday pay and any enhanced contractual payment need separate calculations. It is not a take-home or tax calculation.
Statutory estimate = age-weighted weeks × capped gross weekly pay.
For example, age 45 with 10 complete years and £600 weekly pay: 4 years × 1.5 weeks plus 6 years × 1 week = 12 weeks, giving £7,200.
Official sources
- GOV.UK: statutory redundancy pay
- Acas: working out redundancy pay
- nidirect: Northern Ireland redundancy pay
- Department for the Economy: 2026 NI limits
Rates checked 27 October 2026. Dates outside the supported period require updated rates.
Questions before you calculate
Which date and age should I use?
Use your age and full years of service at the relevant date, usually the end of your notice period. If you receive payment in lieu of notice, statutory notice can extend the date used for this calculation. Confirm this with your employer or an adviser, particularly near a birthday, service anniversary or April rate change.
Which earnings count?
Use gross normal weekly earnings, including relevant contractual overtime, bonuses and commission. For variable earnings, a 12-week averaging calculation may be needed. Family-related leave can require normal contractual pay rather than reduced leave pay. Annual ÷ 52 and monthly × 12 ÷ 52 are estimates for regular salary; enter the verified weekly figure for a more accurate result.
Does everyone qualify?
No. Employee status, qualifying continuous service and the circumstances of dismissal matter. Refusing suitable alternative work without good reason can affect entitlement, and some categories of employment are excluded. This tool does not decide whether your dismissal qualifies.
How are birthdays handled?
The calculation works backwards through complete years from your age at the relevant date. For example, age 41 does not itself give a full year at the 41-and-over rate; age 42 normally provides one such year. Check an official calculator if your dates or continuity of service are unusual.
Can my employer pay more?
Yes. Check your contract or redundancy policy for enhanced terms. An enhanced payment might already include the statutory amount, so do not automatically add the two together.
Are my details stored?
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