Redundancy Calculator Ireland
Facing redundancy? Work out your statutory entitlement in seconds: 2 weeks' pay per year of service plus 1 bonus week, capped at €600 per week — and completely tax-free.
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Paid monthly? Divide your monthly salary by 4.33.
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Estimate only — not legal or financial advice. Based on the statutory formula under the Redundancy Payments Acts as at 2026. Your official figure comes from the Department of Social Protection calculator; see also Citizens Information. Ex-gratia payments, notice pay and holiday pay are separate entitlements.
How statutory redundancy is calculated in Ireland
Statutory redundancy is set by law and follows one formula. You get two weeks' pay for every year of continuous service, plus one extra bonus week. The gross weekly pay used is capped at €600, even if you earn more, and the whole amount is paid tax-free.
The formula
((2 × years of service) + 1 bonus week) × weekly pay (max €600)
Worked example. Someone with 10 years' service earning €700 a week is capped at €600. That's (2 × 10) + 1 = 21 weeks × €600 = €12,600, tax-free. If they earned €500 a week (below the cap), it would be 21 × €500 = €10,500.
| Years of service | Weeks of pay | At €600/week cap |
|---|---|---|
| 5 years | 11 weeks | €6,600 |
| 10 years | 21 weeks | €12,600 |
| 15 years | 31 weeks | €18,600 |
| 20 years | 41 weeks | €24,600 |
Figures assume weekly pay at or above the €600 cap. Enter your own service and pay in the calculator above for a tailored estimate.
What the redundancy payment does not include
Your statutory lump sum is only one part of what you may be owed when your role ends. These are separate entitlements — don't let them be rolled into the redundancy figure:
- Statutory notice (or pay in lieu)
Based on your length of service — this is on top of redundancy, not part of it.
- Unused annual leave & public holidays
Any holiday days you accrued but didn’t take must be paid out.
- Ex-gratia top-up
Anything your employer pays above the statutory minimum. It’s optional and may be partly taxable.
- Social Insurance Fund cover
If the employer is insolvent, the State pays your statutory redundancy through the DSP.
Redundancy pay: quick answers
How is statutory redundancy calculated in Ireland?
Two weeks’ gross pay for every year of continuous service (part-years count pro-rata), plus one extra week’s pay. The weekly pay used in the calculation is capped at €600, even if you earn more. The total is tax-free.
How much redundancy will I get for 10 years’ service?
For 10 full years the formula gives (2 × 10) + 1 = 21 weeks’ pay. If your weekly pay is at or above the €600 cap, that is 21 × €600 = €12,600, tax-free. If you earn less than €600 a week, multiply 21 by your actual gross weekly pay.
Who qualifies for statutory redundancy?
Employees aged 16 or over with at least 104 weeks (2 years) of continuous service with the employer, whose job genuinely ceases to exist. Notice pay and unused annual leave are owed regardless of length of service.
Is redundancy pay taxable in Ireland?
Statutory redundancy is completely tax-free. Additional ex-gratia amounts paid by your employer above the statutory minimum may be partly taxable — separate Revenue exemptions (the Basic Exemption and SCSB) apply to those.
What is reckonable (continuous) service?
Continuous service is your unbroken time with the same employer. Most paid leave counts. Some absences — such as long lay-offs or certain unpaid leave — may be excluded from the reckonable total, which can slightly reduce the figure. Your official calculation comes from the DSP.
What if my employer is insolvent or goes bust?
You are still entitled to statutory redundancy. When an employer genuinely cannot pay, the payment is made from the State’s Social Insurance Fund — you apply through the Department of Social Protection. Keep your P45/employment records and payslips to support the claim.
What’s the difference between statutory and ex-gratia redundancy?
Statutory redundancy is the legal minimum set by the Redundancy Payments Acts (2 weeks per year + 1 week, capped at €600/week, tax-free). Ex-gratia is any extra amount an employer chooses to pay on top — it is not guaranteed and its tax treatment is different.
Does a redundancy lump sum affect my Jobseeker’s payment?
Jobseeker’s Benefit is based on your PRSI contributions rather than your savings, so a redundancy lump sum generally does not reduce it. Means-tested Jobseeker’s Allowance is assessed differently. Check your own situation with the Department of Social Protection.
What if I’m paid monthly?
Divide your gross monthly salary by 4.33 to get your weekly pay. If your hours or pay vary, an average of the last 52 weeks worked is used. The €600 weekly cap still applies.
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Updated 26 July 2026 for the 2026 rules. Based on the Redundancy Payments Acts 1967–2014, with figures verified against Citizens Information and the Department of Social Protection. This tool gives an estimate only and is not legal or financial advice.