Example result based on the prefilled values.
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Statutory Redundancy Pay | £3,250.00 |
| Tax-Free | £3,250.00 |
| Weeks Entitled | 5.00 |
| Weekly Cap Applied | £650.00 |
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Rates & sourcesfrom 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 / 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
- Before accepting a pay change, bonus, pension contribution, or salary-sacrifice option.
- When you want to compare employed, self-employed, or dividend-based income scenarios.
- When you need a simple take-home estimate before running payroll or filing returns.
- When you are approaching the £100,000 income level and want to understand the personal allowance taper effect.
- When you are planning a salary sacrifice arrangement and need to see the net pay impact before agreeing terms.
A realistic UK planning example
Use these sample inputs as a quick scenario test, then change one variable at a time to compare outcomes.
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Your Age | 35 |
| Complete Years of Service | 25 years |
| Gross Weekly Pay (£) | £35,000 |
After entering these figures, review statutory redundancy pay, tax-free and weeks entitled together rather than in isolation — each metric tells a different part of the story. Then rerun the tool with one input adjusted to see which variable has the biggest effect on all three outputs before you settle on a plan.
How to read your results
Statutory Redundancy Pay
Use this metric to compare scenarios side by side and understand how changes in the key inputs drive the final outcome. If the figure surprises you, isolate one variable at a time and rerun the calculation to identify which assumption is responsible.
Tax-Free
Review this figure alongside your gross income so you can understand the true cost of deductions and plan around any thresholds before the tax year closes. If the figure looks higher than expected, check whether any pension or gift-aid contributions could reduce your taxable income.
Weeks Entitled
Use this metric to compare scenarios side by side and understand how changes in the key inputs drive the final outcome. If the figure surprises you, isolate one variable at a time and rerun the calculation to identify which assumption is responsible.
Weekly Cap Applied
Use this metric to compare scenarios side by side and understand how changes in the key inputs drive the final outcome. If the figure surprises you, isolate one variable at a time and rerun the calculation to identify which assumption is responsible.
Method & assumptionsAuthoritative sources
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
- !Entering gross income when you really want take-home pay, or vice versa.
- !Ignoring pension contributions, deductions, or local tax rules that change the result.
- !Comparing monthly and annual figures without standardising them first.
- !Overlooking the National Insurance threshold changes that apply mid-year when rates or bands are adjusted in a Budget.
- !Assuming a salary sacrifice benefit reduces take-home pay by the full gross amount, rather than only the after-tax cost.
What to do next
- Check the same scenario with related pay or deduction calculators to see the full picture.
- Keep a copy of the assumptions you used so you can compare next tax year or pay period accurately.
- Read the related guides below if you are choosing between multiple income or deduction options.
- If you are self-employed, run the self-employment tax calculator alongside this result to compare the net position against employed income.
- Check whether increasing your pension contribution by even one or two percent changes the take-home significantly — use the pension calculator next.
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