Redundancy Pay Calculator Ireland -

Redundancy Pay Estimator Ireland · Statutory

Personal Details

Date of Birth

Employment Dates

Employment Start Date

Employment End Date

Pay Details

Gross Weekly Pay (€)

€

Statutory cap: €600 per week

Optional Adjustments

Non-Reckonable Service Weeks (e.g. unpaid leave, layoff) Some absences or breaks in service may reduce reckonable service.

Redundancy Estimate

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

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, 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 or whether you may also be entitled to notice pay, holiday pay, or an enhanced package.

In Ireland, statutory redundancy normally applies where the job itself ceases to exist and the employee is not replaced. Eligibility depends on the legal rules, including minimum service, age, and insurable employment status, not just the fact that employment is ending.

This estimator focuses on the statutory minimum lump sum only. It does not cover ex gratia offers, unfair dismissal claims, collective consultation rights, or employer-specific severance terms that may increase what is actually offered in practice.

How This Calculator Works

Enter your date of birth, employment start date, employment end date, and gross weekly pay.

Add any non-reckonable weeks if part of your service should not count toward statutory redundancy.

The calculator checks the later of your employment start date or your 16th birthday, then works out your reckonable service in weeks and years.

If you meet the basic statutory service threshold, it applies the standard formula of 2 weeks' pay per year of reckonable service plus 1 bonus week, subject to the statutory weekly pay cap.

Who This Calculator Is For

Employees in Ireland checking whether a redundancy offer appears to meet the statutory minimum.

Workers approaching a redundancy consultation who want a quick estimate before speaking with their employer or adviser.

People whose service includes gaps, unpaid periods, or other time that may affect reckonable service.

Anyone who wants to compare gross weekly pay with the statutory pay cap before a redundancy payment is finalised.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can qualify for statutory redundancy in Ireland?

In general, an employee must be aged 16 or over, have at least 104 weeks of continuous service, and be in fully insurable employment to qualify for statutory redundancy.

How is statutory redundancy calculated?

The statutory lump sum is normally 2 weeks' pay for every year of reckonable service, plus 1 bonus week. Weekly pay is subject to the statutory ceiling.

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 or ex gratia payments can be treated differently, so the overall tax position can depend on the full package.

Does this calculator include notice pay or holiday pay?

No. This estimator focuses on the statutory redundancy lump sum only. Minimum notice pay, holiday pay, wages owed, and any enhanced package are separate issues.

Why can non-reckonable weeks change the result?

Statutory redundancy is based on reckonable service. If part of your time does not count as reckonable service, the payment can be lower than a simple total-years-in-employment estimate.

Related Guides

Statutory Redundancy Rules

Understand the basic Irish qualification rules and payment formula.

Reckonable Service Guide

See why service length is not always counted as a simple calendar total.

Weekly Pay Cap Explained

Learn how the €600 statutory ceiling affects higher earners.

Redundancy vs Notice Pay

Separate the statutory lump sum from notice and other termination entitlements.