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Severance Pay Calculator

Enter years of service, weekly pay and the weeks offered per year to estimate a total severance package, instantly.

0Total weeks of severance
$0Total severance pay

A common policy range is 1 to 2 weeks of pay per year of service, but this varies by employer, industry and country. This is an estimate only.

How it works

1

Enter your service and pay

Years worked (decimals allowed) and your regular weekly pay.

2

Set the severance rate

How many weeks of pay your employer offers per year of service, plus any flat base weeks.

3

See the estimate

Total weeks and total severance pay, updated live as you adjust the numbers.

FAQ

How many weeks of severance per year of service is normal?

It varies widely by employer and country, but a common range is 1 to 2 weeks of pay for every year of service, this calculator defaults to 2 but you can enter your own policy's rate.

Is this legal or HR advice?

No. This is only an estimate based on the numbers you enter, severance policies, minimums and legal requirements vary widely, so consult your employer's policy, an HR representative, or an employment lawyer for anything official.

What does the base weeks field do?

Some severance policies include a flat number of weeks on top of the service-based calculation, such as a guaranteed minimum, enter that here if it applies to you.

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