Work out the statutory redundancy pay you’re legally owed in England, Scotland and Wales. Enter your age, years of service and weekly pay to see your entitlement under the rates for redundancies from 6 April 2026.
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How statutory redundancy pay is worked out
You need at least 2 years’ continuous service. For each full year you’ve worked, you get:
- Half a week’s pay for each year you were under 22
- One week’s pay for each year you were 22 to 40
- One and a half weeks’ pay for each year you were 41 or older
Only the most recent 20 years count, and weekly pay is capped at £751, so the most anyone can get is £22,530. Weekly pay is your average gross pay over the 12 weeks before you got your redundancy notice.
Worked examples
1. Aged 45 with 12 years’ service on £700 a week
The last 4 years were worked aged 41 to 44 (1.5 weeks each = 6 weeks) and the 8 before that aged 33 to 40 (1 week each = 8 weeks). That’s 14 weeks × £700 = £9,800.
2. A high earner hits the cap
Someone aged 50 with 20 years’ service earning £1,200 a week gets 9 years at 1.5 weeks and 11 at 1 week = 24.5 weeks. Pay is capped at £751, so the statutory amount is £18,399.50, whatever they actually earn.
3. A younger worker
Aged 24 with 4 years’ service on £450 a week: 2 years at 22–23 (1 week each) and 2 years at 20–21 (half a week each) = 3 weeks, so £1,350.
What else you might be owed
- Notice pay for your notice period, or pay in lieu of notice.
- Holiday pay for holiday you’ve built up but not taken.
- Enhanced redundancy pay if your contract or company policy offers more than the statutory minimum.
The first £30,000 of a redundancy payment is usually tax-free. Notice pay and holiday pay are taxed as normal earnings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum statutory redundancy pay in 2026?
£22,530, for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026. That’s 30 weeks (20 years at 1.5 weeks) at the £751 weekly cap.
How long do I need to have worked to get redundancy pay?
At least 2 years of continuous employment with the same employer.
Is redundancy pay taxed?
The first £30,000 is normally tax-free. Anything above that, and any notice or holiday pay, is taxed.
Does this apply in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland has its own limits, so the figures here may not match. Check nidirect for NI rates.
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