Severance Pay Estimator
Legal, HR & PayrollEstimate severance pay based on years of service and weekly salary.
Estimated Severance Pay
Total estimated severance pay.
Total Severance Weeks
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Total weeks of severance pay based on your years of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is severance pay legally required?
In the US, severance pay is generally not legally required unless specified in an employment contract, company policy, or union agreement — it's typically offered at employer discretion or as part of a negotiated separation.
What is a common severance formula?
A common (though not universal) practice is 1-2 weeks of pay per year of service, though this varies enormously by company, role seniority, and the circumstances of departure (layoff vs. negotiated exit).
Can severance terms be negotiated?
Often yes, especially for senior roles or layoffs affecting many employees — it's common to negotiate for extended benefits continuation, additional weeks of pay, or other terms beyond the initial offer.
Sources
- Severance Pay, U.S. Department of Labor
- WARN Act Compliance Assistance, U.S. Department of Labor
- Severance Calculations Weigh Many Factors, SHRM
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