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Mar 12, 2026
Clean layout and the results update instantly. Exactly what I needed for a quick planning check.
Legal, HR & Payroll Management
How to Calculate Severance Pay
Instant payroll estimate
Severance pay cushions income after a separation. Estimate total package value from weekly pay equivalents plus any lump-sum additions.
Inputs
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152
0100000
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- Net vs gross
Plan on take-home, not sticker pay
Taxes, benefits, and irregular months change cash flow—budget from net estimates and keep a buffer.
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Terms & how it works
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Annual Salary
The “Annual Salary ($)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
Severance Weeks
The “Severance Weeks” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
Additional Lump Sum
Optional amount above the required payment to speed payoff.
- years
Tenure
Years of service.
- weeklyPay
Weekly pay
Base weekly compensation.
When to use this Severance Pay
Common use cases
- Estimate employer burden beyond base salary
- Compare contractor versus employee total cost
- Plan overtime and withholdings before payday
Localized examples
- US payroll tax planning examples
- Canadian employment cost scenarios
What you get
- Adjust wages, hours, and tax assumptions live
- Useful planning figures — not legal advice
- Instant results in your browser
How to Calculate Severance Pay Step-by-Step
- 1Enter your annual salary.
- 2Set offered severance weeks.
- 3Add any lump-sum bonus and review total severance.
Governing formula
Severance ≈ weeksPerYearOfService × years × weeklyPay
Estimates a severance package from tenure and weekly pay assumptions.
Example: set Annual Salary ($) = 90,000, Severance Weeks = 8, Additional Lump Sum ($) = 0, then read the result.
Variable definitions
- years
Tenure
Years of service.
- weeklyPay
Weekly pay
Base weekly compensation.
- Policies and local law vary widely—verify with HR/counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
In many jurisdictions it is not automatic—terms depend on contracts and local law.
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Daniel R.
Feb 28, 2026
Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.
Priya S.
Feb 3, 2026
The FAQ section answered my questions before I even had to search. Smooth dark mode too.
Marcus L.
Jan 19, 2026
Simple inputs, clear outputs. This replaced three bookmarks I used to juggle.
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