How much statutory redundancy pay you are owed — age-banded weeks capped at 20 years and the statutory weekly-pay limit. England, Wales & Scotland (Employment Rights Act 1996).
Statutory scheme — England, Wales & Scotland. Only full years count.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Aged 41 and over | 1.5 weeks' pay per full year |
| Aged 22 to 40 | 1 week's pay per full year |
| Under 22 | 0.5 week's pay per full year |
| Years counted | Most recent 20 years only |
| Weekly pay cap | £751 (from 6 Apr 2026); £719 (2025/26) |
| Maximum payment | £22,530 (2026/27); £21,570 (2025/26) |
| Minimum service | 2 years' continuous employment |
Each year is banded by the age you were during that year, working back from your current age. Weekly pay is gross, averaged over the 12 weeks before notice, and capped at the statutory limit. Source: GOV.UK — Redundancy pay.
For each full year of continuous service you get 1.5 weeks' pay for years you were 41 or over, 1 week's pay for years you were 22 to 40, and half a week's pay for years under 22. Only your most recent 20 years count, and weekly pay is capped at the statutory limit (£751 from 6 April 2026, £719 for 2025/26).
The maximum is 30 weeks' pay at the capped weekly rate: £22,530 for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026 (20 years × 1.5 weeks × £751), and £21,570 for 2025/26 (× £719).
You must have at least two years of continuous service with the employer and be an employee (not self-employed or a genuine contractor). Some dismissals — such as being offered suitable alternative work you unreasonably refuse — can remove the entitlement.
Gross pay — your average weekly earnings before tax over the 12 weeks before you were given notice, capped at the statutory weekly limit. Statutory redundancy pay itself is tax-free up to £30,000.
Statutory is the legal minimum. Many employers pay enhanced (contractual) redundancy that is more generous — check your contract or company policy. This calculator shows the statutory floor.