UK Redundancy Pay Calculator 2026/27

This UK redundancy pay calculator works out your statutory redundancy entitlement for 2026/27 using the three things the law cares about: your age, your full years of continuous service, and your gross weekly pay. Enter your details above to see your estimated payment, how many weeks’ pay you are due, and how much of it is tax-free.

Statutory redundancy pay is the legal minimum your employer must pay if you have at least two years of continuous service and are made redundant. Many employers pay more under a contractual or enhanced scheme, but they can never pay less than the statutory amount shown here.

How statutory redundancy pay is calculated

The amount is based on a number of weeks’ pay for each full year you have worked, and that number depends on how old you were during each year of service:

• 0.5 week’s pay for each full year you were under 22.
• 1 week’s pay for each full year you were 22 or older, but under 41.
• 1.5 weeks’ pay for each full year you were 41 or older.

Two legal limits then apply for 2026/27. Only your most recent 20 years of service count, and your weekly pay is capped at £751. If you earn more than £751 a week, the calculator uses £751; if you earn less, it uses your actual gross weekly pay. This makes the maximum possible statutory payment £22,530 (20 years × 1.5 weeks × £751) in England, Scotland and Wales.

Is redundancy pay taxed?

Genuine redundancy payments are tax-free up to £30,000, and statutory redundancy pay is almost always well within that limit. Anything above £30,000 – usually only from large enhanced or contractual packages – is taxable and may also attract National Insurance. The calculator splits your figure into a tax-free amount and any taxable amount so you can see where you stand.

Statutory redundancy pay rates 2026/27

Worked example

Suppose you are 45, have worked for your employer for 12 full years, and earn £600 gross per week. The two most recent years count at 1.5 weeks (you were 44 and 43, both over 41) and the earlier years step down as your age falls. Because your weekly pay of £600 is under the £751 cap, your actual pay is used. The calculator adds up the weeks and multiplies by £600 to show your statutory entitlement instantly.

Who qualifies for statutory redundancy pay?

• You are classed as an employee (not self-employed or a contractor).
• You have at least 2 years’ continuous service with your employer.
• You have been made redundant – your role is no longer needed – rather than dismissed for another reason.

If you have under two years of service you usually do not qualify for statutory redundancy pay, although you may still be owed notice pay and any unused holiday.

FAQ

How much redundancy pay will I get in the UK?
Your statutory redundancy pay depends on your age, your full years of service (up to 20) and your weekly pay (capped at £751 for 2026/27). Enter those three figures in the calculator above for an instant estimate.

What is the maximum redundancy pay for 2026/27?
The maximum statutory redundancy payment is £22,530 in England, Scotland and Wales, based on 20 years of service, 1.5 weeks per year and the £751 weekly cap.

Is redundancy pay tax-free?
Genuine redundancy payments are tax-free up to £30,000. Statutory redundancy pay is normally below this limit, so most people pay no tax on it.

Do I qualify with less than 2 years’ service?
No. Statutory redundancy pay requires at least two years of continuous employment. With less service you may still be entitled to notice pay and accrued holiday, but not statutory redundancy.

Does this calculator give an exact figure?
It gives a close estimate using your age at the date of redundancy. For a binding figure – especially near an age boundary – use the official GOV.UK redundancy calculator, which works from your exact dates of birth, employment start and redundancy.