Find out exactly how much statutory redundancy pay you are entitled to. Based on your age, weekly pay, and years of service.
Must be at least 2 years to qualify
Capped at £643/week for statutory purposes (2025 rate)
Based on UK statutory redundancy pay rates 2025. For legal advice on your specific situation, consult an employment solicitor.
Statutory redundancy pay is based on your age, weekly pay (capped at £643 in 2025), and years of continuous service (capped at 20 years). For each year of service: under age 22 you receive half a week's pay; aged 22–40 you receive one week's pay; aged 41 and over you receive one and a half weeks' pay. The maximum statutory payment is £19,290.
To qualify for statutory redundancy pay you must be an employee (not a contractor), have worked for your employer for at least 2 continuous years, and have been made genuinely redundant (not dismissed for performance or misconduct). Most workers qualify — if in doubt, seek advice from ACAS or an employment solicitor.
Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free up to £30,000. Since the maximum statutory payment is £19,290, you will not pay tax on your statutory entitlement. However, if your employer pays you more than the statutory amount (known as enhanced redundancy pay), the amount above £30,000 will be taxed as income.
Yes. Many employers offer enhanced redundancy pay above the statutory minimum, particularly in larger organisations or where there is a union agreement. Check your employment contract and company handbook — your employer may be contractually obliged to pay more than the statutory minimum.
If you believe you are entitled to redundancy pay and your employer refuses, you can make a claim to an Employment Tribunal. You have 6 months from the date your employment ended to make a claim. ACAS provides free advice and a free early conciliation service before going to tribunal.