You've been made redundant
See your statutory redundancy pay, and what you'd take home once tax is taken off.
Your answer
Enter your age, service and weekly pay to see your redundancy pay.
About this calculator
For anyone facing redundancy, or checking a settlement offer.
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How it’s worked out
Statutory redundancy pay is half a week's pay for each full year you worked under 22, one week from 22 to 40, and a week and a half from 41, up to 20 years. Weekly pay is capped at £751 (£783 in Northern Ireland). Redundancy pay is tax-free up to £30,000. Notice and holiday pay are taxed like normal pay.
Worked example
You're due at least £9,012 statutory redundancy pay. From the whole package you'd take home about £9,012.
Age 45 · 10 full years' service · £30,000 earned this tax year
| Statutory redundancy: 12 weeks × £751 (weekly pay capped at £751) | £9,012 |
|---|---|
| Tax-free: redundancy pay up to £30,000 | £9,012 |
| Income tax | − £0 |
| National Insurance (on notice and holiday pay only) | − £0 |
| You take home | £9,012 |
Worked out using HMRC's published rates for the 2026/27 tax year (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027), on a yearly basis.
Questions people ask
Do I pay National Insurance on redundancy pay?
No, not on the redundancy payment itself, even above £30,000. Notice and holiday pay do have National Insurance.
Can I put some into my pension?
Often, yes, before it's paid. It can save a lot of tax on amounts over £30,000. Ask before you sign the settlement.
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