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Redundancy Calculator Ireland 2026

Estimate statutory redundancy pay in Ireland using reckonable service and weekly pay, with the €600 cap, 104-week eligibility check and clear tax context.

Redundancy Pay Calculator Ireland Ireland · 2026 Estimate

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Used only to compare the minimum notice guide.
Shown in the result for context only.
Compare an employer offer against the statutory estimate.
Examples can include certain lay-off, strike, illness, or occupational sick-leave periods.
Use only if breaks/non-reckonable time apply.
Optional fields can improve context, but the statutory estimate mainly depends on eligibility, service dates, and gross weekly pay.

Redundancy Estimate

Enter your details and click Calculate to see your statutory redundancy estimate.

How this redundancy estimate is calculated

The calculator estimates statutory redundancy using reckonable service, age/service eligibility, and the statutory weekly pay cap.

Published by Irish Calculators. Rates, rules and assumptions are maintained against the official sources linked below.

  1. Employment dates are used to estimate reckonable service.
  2. Eligibility checks consider age, service length, insurable employment, and redundancy situation.
  3. Statutory weeks are estimated as two weeks per year of service plus one bonus week.
  4. Weekly pay is capped where required and the statutory amount is calculated from the capped weekly pay.

Source note: Department of Enterprise and Department of Social Protection statutory redundancy guidance, MyWelfare calculator notes and Revenue termination-payment guidance. This is an estimate only and not financial advice.

How statutory redundancy works in Ireland

This calculator estimates the Irish statutory redundancy lump sum using your date of birth, employment dates, gross weekly pay, eligibility answers, and any non-reckonable weeks you enter. It is a planning tool only and does not decide whether a dismissal is genuinely by reason of redundancy.

In Ireland, an eligible employee is entitled to two weeks’ normal weekly remuneration for every year of reckonable service, plus one bonus week. The statutory calculation is capped at €600 per week.

This estimator focuses on the statutory minimum lump sum. It does not replace the official MyWelfare calculator, a Workplace Relations Commission decision, or professional advice about enhanced redundancy, notice pay, final wages, holiday pay, insolvency, or dispute rights.

  • Formula used: 2 weeks’ gross pay per year of reckonable service, plus 1 bonus week.
  • Weekly pay cap: statutory calculations use a maximum weekly pay figure of €600.
  • Separate payments: notice pay, final wages, holiday pay, and enhanced/ex-gratia payments are not part of the statutory amount.

Statutory redundancy rules in Ireland

The statutory estimate uses reckonable service and normal gross weekly pay. The main calculation rules remain the same whether the redundancy is compulsory or voluntary, but the employee must still meet the statutory eligibility conditions.

RuleWhat the calculator applies
Minimum serviceAt least 104 weeks of continuous employment with the same employer.
Service formula2 weeks’ pay for each year of reckonable service.
Bonus week1 additional week of pay is added once.
Weekly pay ceilingNormal gross weekly pay is capped at €600 for the statutory calculation.
Age ruleOnly reckonable service from age 16 is included.
Tax treatmentThe statutory redundancy lump sum is exempt from Income Tax and USC.

Statutory redundancy examples

These simplified full-year examples show how the €600 ceiling works. The calculator itself uses the employment dates entered, so an exact estimate may also include part of a year.

Reckonable serviceActual weekly payPay usedStatutory weeksEstimated amount
5 years €500 €500 11 weeks €5,500
10 years €600 €600 21 weeks €12,600
20 years €800 €600 (capped) 41 weeks €24,600

Statutory pay versus an enhanced redundancy package

A redundancy package can contain several different payment lines. This calculator estimates the statutory line only; it does not apply one tax percentage to the full final payment.

Payment lineGeneral treatment to check
Statutory redundancyExempt from Income Tax and USC and separate from the termination-payment exemptions.
Enhanced / ex-gratia paymentMay qualify for the basic exemption, increased exemption or SCSB; the correct relief depends on the facts.
Contractual payment in lieu of noticeGenerally taxable as pay and does not qualify for the lump-sum exemption.
Final wages and holiday payNormally processed as employment pay rather than statutory redundancy.

For extra employer payments, read the Redundancy Tax-Free Amount Ireland guide and confirm the final treatment with Revenue or a qualified adviser.

How This Calculator Works

1
Enter your date of birth, employment start date, optional notice date, employment end date, and normal gross weekly pay.
2
Confirm the basic eligibility checks: the job no longer exists and the employment is fully insurable, generally Class A PRSI.
3
Add any non-reckonable weeks if part of your service should be excluded. The calculator excludes service before age 16 and then works out years plus days of reckonable service.
4
It checks the 104-week minimum and, if the basic conditions are met, applies 2 weeks' pay per year of reckonable service plus 1 bonus week.
5
Normal gross weekly pay is capped at €600. Use the optional offer comparison to compare a wider employer package with the statutory minimum, while keeping tax and enhanced-payment treatment separate.

Who This Calculator Is For

Employees in Ireland checking whether a redundancy offer appears to meet the statutory minimum.
Workers approaching redundancy consultation who want a quick estimate before speaking with their employer or adviser.
People whose recent service includes temporary lay-off, strike, long illness, or other time that may affect reckonable service.
Higher earners who want to understand how the €600 weekly statutory pay cap affects their lump sum.
Workers considering a voluntary redundancy offer who want to identify the statutory minimum before comparing any enhanced amount.
Employers, payroll teams, or advisers who want a plain-English planning estimate before using official forms or the MyWelfare calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can qualify for statutory redundancy in Ireland?
In general, an employee must be over 16, have at least 104 weeks of continuous service with the same employer, be in fully insurable employment, and the job must no longer exist.
How is statutory redundancy calculated?
The statutory lump sum is calculated as 2 weeks' pay for every year of reckonable service, plus 1 bonus week. Official examples use years and days of reckonable service, not just completed whole years.
What weekly pay cap applies?
The statutory calculation uses a maximum weekly pay figure of €600, even if your actual gross weekly pay is higher.
Is statutory redundancy taxable?
Statutory redundancy is generally tax-free. Enhanced, ex gratia, notice, or other termination payments can be treated differently.
How much statutory redundancy is due after 5, 10 or 20 years?
For complete years, the formula gives 11 statutory weeks after 5 years, 21 weeks after 10 years and 41 weeks after 20 years. Multiply that by the weekly pay used, capped at €600. Exact date-based results can also include part of a year.
Does voluntary redundancy use a different statutory formula?
No. Where statutory redundancy entitlement applies, the same statutory formula is used. A voluntary package may also contain an extra enhanced or ex-gratia amount.
Can this calculate tax on my full redundancy package?
No. It calculates statutory redundancy only. Statutory redundancy is exempt from Income Tax and USC, while an enhanced payment may need the basic exemption, increased exemption or SCSB checked separately.
Does this calculator include notice pay or holiday pay?
No. This estimator focuses on the statutory redundancy lump sum only. Notice pay, final wages, payment in lieu of annual leave, and enhanced packages are separate.
Why can non-reckonable weeks change the result?
Statutory redundancy is based on reckonable service. Some absences over the final 3 years may be included while others may be excluded, so the final payment can differ from a simple calendar-service estimate.
What if my employer cannot pay?
Where an employer is genuinely unable to pay due to insolvency or financial difficulty, the Redundancy Payments Scheme may apply. The official process and evidence requirements should be checked separately.
What if there is a dispute?
If there is a dispute about redundancy entitlement or payment, an employee may need to raise it with the Workplace Relations Commission within the relevant time limits.

Related Guides

Employment Rights Guide Hub Pay, leave, overtime, redundancy and notice guides in one place. Statutory Redundancy Formula Ireland Two weeks per year of service, bonus week and weekly pay ceiling explained. Redundancy Tax-Free Amount Ireland How statutory redundancy differs from enhanced redundancy payments. Minimum Notice Period Ireland How notice periods sit beside redundancy and final pay. Annual Leave Entitlement Ireland Check unused annual leave and final-pay context when employment ends. Unfair Dismissal Ireland Understand when a redundancy selection or procedure may be challenged.
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