Redundancy Pay Calculator
Work out your redundancy pay. Enter your weekly pay and completed years of service, the National Employment Standards set how many weeks of pay you get, and it is based on continuous service.
How we estimate this
Redundancy pay under the National Employment Standards is based on your completed years of continuous service, from 4 weeks' pay at 1 year up to 16 weeks at 9 years. It then drops to 12 weeks at 10 or more years, because long service leave becomes payable.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Understanding redundancy pays in Australia
Redundancy pay under the National Employment Standards is based on your completed years of continuous service, from 4 weeks' pay at 1 year up to 16 weeks at 9 years. It then drops to 12 weeks at 10 or more years, because long service leave becomes payable.
Small businesses with fewer than 15 employees are often exempt from NES redundancy pay, and some awards, agreements and contracts are more generous. The figure here is gross, before tax, and genuine redundancy payments have a tax-free threshold.
Frequently asked questions
How much redundancy pay am I entitled to in Australia?
Under the National Employment Standards it ranges from 4 weeks' pay after 1 year to 16 weeks after 9 years, then 12 weeks at 10+ years. Your award or contract may be more generous.
Do small businesses have to pay redundancy?
Businesses with fewer than 15 employees are often exempt from NES redundancy pay, though some awards and agreements still require it. Check your award and the Fair Work website.
Are you a accountant / employment adviser?
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