Redundancy Pay Calculator 2026
Work out your statutory redundancy pay from your age, length of service and weekly pay, with the April 2026 caps for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2026/27 rates · verified 11 October 2026
Statutory redundancy pay rules
| Age during each year of service | Pay for each full year |
|---|---|
| Under 22 | Half a week's pay |
| 22 to 40 | One week's pay |
| 41 and over | One and a half weeks' pay |
| England, Scotland, Wales | Northern Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly pay cap | £751 | £783 |
| Maximum statutory pay | £22,530 | £23,490 |
| Maximum years counted | 20 | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
How is statutory redundancy pay calculated?
Half a week's pay for each full year you were under 22, one week's pay for each full year from 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks' pay for each full year aged 41 or older. Only the last 20 years count.
What is the maximum redundancy pay in 2026?
For redundancies on or after 6 April 2026 in England, Scotland and Wales, weekly pay is capped at £751 and the maximum is £22,530. In Northern Ireland the cap is £783 a week, with a maximum of £23,490.
Am I entitled to redundancy pay?
You need at least 2 years' continuous service with your employer and to be an employee. Your contract may give you more than the statutory minimum.
Is redundancy pay taxed?
The first £30,000 of redundancy pay is tax free. Notice pay and holiday pay are taxed as normal.
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All rates, thresholds and dates on this page come from official sources, including GOV.UK, HM Revenue and Customs, the Scottish Government, Revenue Scotland and the Welsh Government and nidirect. Last verified 11 October 2026.