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Rates and sources, from 6 April 2026
Statutory redundancy-pay estimate for dismissals on or after 6 April 2026. Eligibility, notice dates and enhanced contractual terms can change the amount.
| Band or figure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Weekly pay cap | £751 |
| Maximum statutory payment | £22,530 |
| Maximum service counted | 20 complete years |
Source: GOV.UK — Statutory redundancy pay. Source checked for from 6 April 2026.
When to use this calculator
- When you need a fast estimate before making a bigger decision.
- When you want to compare a few scenarios using the same assumptions.
- When you need a clearer starting point before using a detailed quote or formal document.
- When you want to sanity-check a figure you have seen elsewhere.
A worked example
These are the example figures the calculator opens with.
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Your Age | 35 |
| Complete Years of Service | 5 |
| Gross Weekly Pay (£) | £650 |
For those figures the calculator returns:
- Statutory Redundancy Pay: £3,250.00
- Tax-Free: £3,250.00
- Weeks Entitled: 5.00
- Weekly Cap Applied: £650.00
How to read your results
Tax-Free
Review this figure alongside your gross income so you can understand deductions before the tax year closes. It is a planning estimate, not a filed return.
Method & assumptions
This calculator estimates your statutory redundancy entitlement based on the rules set out in the Employment Rights Act 1996 as administered in Great Britain. It applies the age-weighted formula to each year of completed continuous service up to the 20-year maximum, and caps your weekly pay at the statutory weekly pay limit that applies in the current tax year. The result is the minimum you are legally entitled to receive from your employer.
The calculator does not account for enhanced contractual redundancy schemes, notice pay, holiday pay accrued but untaken, or any ex gratia payment your employer may offer. Tax treatment is not included in the pay figure itself, but the first £30,000 of a qualifying termination payment is generally exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance. Northern Ireland has separate legislation governing redundancy pay, so this estimate is not applicable to employees based there. Always check your employment contract for any enhanced entitlement before accepting a redundancy offer.
Common mistakes
- Using optimistic assumptions without testing a more cautious scenario.
- Comparing outputs from different tools without checking that the inputs match.
- Treating the result as a final quote instead of a planning estimate.
- Rounding inputs too aggressively.
What to do next
- Try at least one more scenario so you can compare a realistic range.
- Use the related calculators below to cross-check the decision from another angle.
- Write down the key outputs from your best scenarios before you decide.
- If the result surprises you, change one input at a time to isolate the driver.