Redundancy Pay Calculator
Estimate National Employment Standards redundancy pay and minimum notice period entitlements from your weekly pay and total years of continuous service.
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Calculation breakdown
- Redundancy pay
- $1,500.00 × 10 weeks = $15,000.00
- Notice pay
- $1,500.00 × 5 weeks = $7,500.00
- Combined estimate
- $15,000.00 + $7,500.00 = $22,500.00
NES redundancy pay scale
| Years of service | Redundancy weeks |
|---|---|
| 0–1 years | 0 |
| 1–2 years | 4 |
| 2–3 years | 6 |
| 3–4 years | 7 |
| 4–5 years | 8 |
| 5–6 years | 10 |
| 6–7 years | 11 |
| 7–8 years | 13 |
| 8–9 years | 14 |
| 9–10 years | 16 |
| 10+ years | 12 |
Assumptions
- Figures are based on the National Employment Standards (NES) minimum scale and can differ under an award or agreement.
- Notice pay adds one extra week if the employee is over 45 with at least two years of service.
- Small business employers (fewer than 15 employees) are generally exempt from NES redundancy pay.
- Tax withheld on redundancy and notice payments is not calculated here.
How this calculator works
The National Employment Standards set redundancy pay by completed years of continuous service, from 4 weeks at one year up to 16 weeks at nine years. This calculator applies that scale plus the minimum notice period, including the extra week for employees over 45.
Frequently asked questions
Why does entitlement drop after 10 years?
The NES scale peaks at 16 weeks for 9–10 years of service and reduces to 12 weeks at 10 years or more. That is how the standard is written.
Are small businesses exempt?
Most employers with fewer than 15 employees are exempt from NES redundancy pay, but an award, agreement or contract may still provide it.
Is redundancy pay taxed?
Genuine redundancy payments have a tax-free component up to a limit, with the balance taxed as an employment termination payment. Tax is not modelled here.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.
Actual entitlements can depend on your award, enterprise agreement, contract, employment status and individual circumstances.