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Severance Pay Calculator
Enter weekly salary, years of service, and weeks of pay per year to estimate severance pay.
10 weeks
Total severance weeks
$15,000
Estimated severance pay
A common formula is 1-2 weeks of pay per year of service — actual severance depends on company policy, employment contract, and local law.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter weekly salary.
- 2Enter years of service.
- 3Enter weeks of pay per year served.
- 4See the estimated severance.
Frequently asked questions
Is severance pay required by law?+
In the US, severance is generally not legally required (with some exceptions like mass layoffs under the WARN Act) — it's typically governed by company policy or an employment contract.