UK Redundancy Calculator 2026 — Statutory Pay
Calculate your statutory redundancy pay entitlement instantly. Based on the latest 2026 UK government figures, taking into account your age, years of service, and weekly pay.
Calculate Your Redundancy Pay
Use this free calculator to work out your statutory redundancy pay entitlement based on current UK employment law. Enter your details below to get an instant calculation.
Redundancy Pay Calculator
Enter your employment details to calculate your statutory redundancy entitlement
Your current age. This affects your redundancy multiplier (higher rates for older workers).
Complete years of continuous employment with your current employer. Minimum 2 years required for statutory redundancy. Maximum 20 years counted.
Your gross weekly pay before tax. The statutory cap for 2026 is £700 per week. If you earn more than £700, only £700 will be used in the calculation.
Your Redundancy Pay
Statutory entitlement based on 2026 rates
Fill in your employment details above, then click Calculate My Redundancy Pay to see your statutory entitlement.
Statutory Redundancy Rates
Current UK government figures used in this calculator (from April 2026). Always verify with official guidance as rates can change annually.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum weekly pay cap | £700 | Applied from 6 April 2026 |
| Maximum years counted | 20 years | Only complete years count |
| Minimum service required | 2 years | Continuous employment |
| Age 18-21 multiplier | 0.5 weeks per year | Half a week’s pay per year |
| Age 22-40 multiplier | 1 week per year | One week’s pay per year |
| Age 41+ multiplier | 1.5 weeks per year | One and a half weeks’ pay per year |
| Maximum statutory payment | £21,000 | Based on max figures |
| Tax-free threshold | £30,000 | Includes all redundancy pay |
Redundancy Pay FAQ
Everything you need to know about statutory redundancy pay in the UK.
Statutory redundancy pay is calculated based on your age, length of continuous service (up to 20 years), and weekly pay (capped at £700 as of April 2026). You receive half a week’s pay for each year you were under 22, one week’s pay for each year between ages 22-40, and one and a half weeks’ pay for each year aged 41 or over.
The maximum statutory redundancy payment in 2026 is £21,000. This is calculated using the maximum weekly pay cap of £700, maximum 20 years of service, and the highest age multiplier of 1.5 weeks per year.
You qualify for statutory redundancy pay if you’ve been employed continuously for at least 2 years, are legally classed as an employee (not self-employed), and your job has genuinely been made redundant. You must not have unreasonably refused suitable alternative employment offered by your employer.
The first £30,000 of redundancy pay is tax-free. This includes both statutory redundancy pay and any additional redundancy pay from your employer. Any amount over £30,000 is subject to income tax and National Insurance contributions.
Your employer cannot pay you less than the statutory minimum redundancy pay. If they do, you can make a claim to an employment tribunal within 3 months of your employment ending. Many employers offer enhanced redundancy packages that exceed the statutory minimum.
Yes, this calculator automatically applies the statutory weekly pay cap of £700 (as of April 2026). If your actual weekly pay exceeds this amount, the calculator uses the capped figure in line with current UK employment law.