UK Statutory Redundancy Pay Calculator
UK statutory redundancy pay is set by law and calculated using an official government formula based on your age, weekly pay, and years of service. Weekly pay is capped at £643 for 2026.
YOUR STATUTORY REDUNDANCY PAY — UK
Statutory Redundancy Pay
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Qualifying weeks
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Weekly pay used
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⚠️ Your employer may offer an enhanced package above the statutory minimum.
How it works
The formula awards 1.5 weeks of pay per year worked at age 41 or older, 1 week per year between ages 22 and 40, and 0.5 weeks per year for service before age 22. Weekly pay is capped at £643 (2026 rate) and only the most recent 20 years count.
Frequently Asked Questions
£643 per week, reviewed by the government each April. If your actual weekly pay exceeds this, the calculation uses £643.
A maximum of 20 years. If you have worked more than 20 years, only the most recent 20 years are used.
Yes. Many employers offer enhanced redundancy pay — check your employment contract or staff handbook.
Yes. You must have at least 2 years of continuous employment to qualify for statutory redundancy pay.
The first £30,000 of redundancy pay is tax-free. Amounts above £30,000 are subject to income tax.