Severance Pay Calculator

Estimate what a fair severance package looks like for your situation. Pick your region for the right legal framework, enter your salary and tenure, and the calculator shows your likely package range, what it's worth after tax, how many months of runway it buys you, and where you have leverage to negotiate.

Region / Legal Framework

Likely Package Range

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Statutory minimum to negotiation target

Estimated Take-Home (approximate)

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Typical scenario, after tax

Runway

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Months covered at current burn

Negotiation Leverage

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Your Job

Annual base salary Gross, before tax

Years of service Continuous employment with this employer

yrs

Age Affects UK formula and CA common-law leverage

yrs

Position level Senior roles negotiate more

Reason for separation Layoffs give more leverage than mutual exits

Mass layoff (50+ employees)? May trigger WARN Act protections

Weekly pay Auto from salary; edit to override

Your Package

Pro-rated bonus owed Unpaid bonus for time worked this year

Unused PTO / holiday days Vacation / leave to be paid out

days

Benefits continuation Months of continued health coverage

Monthly benefits value Employer cost of your health / dental / vision

Notice period (weeks) — PILON Payment in lieu of notice; fully taxable as earnings

wks

Unvested equity value Any acceleration you'd negotiate for

Effective tax rate Combined fed/state/local for take-home estimate

Your Financial Situation

Current monthly expenses What you spend in a normal month

Emergency-mode expenses Leaner budget you could realistically run

Other monthly income Spouse, freelance, investments

Liquid savings available Cash / brokerage you can tap

Scenarios

Where to Negotiate

Runway

Severance only

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Severance + savings

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Monthly burn

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Expenses minus other income

If You Got X Weeks of Severance...

Weeks	Severance (gross)	+ Other components	Total gross	Est. take-home	Runway

Estimate only — not legal, tax, or employment advice. Results model common practices and statutory baselines; actual entitlement depends on your contract, jurisdiction, and individual circumstances. Statutory rates change. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer, HR professional, or tax advisor for binding decisions involving severance, termination, or financial planning.

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For education and entertainment only — not legal, tax, or employment advice. Severance rules, statutory rates, and deadlines vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer or HR professional before signing any severance or termination agreement.

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Your Package

Your Financial Situation

Scenarios

Where to Negotiate

Runway

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