2026 Estimate Tool

Severance Pay Calculator

Estimate your gross severance, weeks of pay, weekly salary, and a rough after-tax payout using salary, tenure, and common severance benchmarks.

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Estimated gross severance
$23,077
Based on 10.0 weeks of severance at a weekly rate of $2,308.
Weekly salary
$2,308
Annual salary divided by 52 weeks.
Total severance weeks
10.0
Years of service × weeks-per-year multiplier.
Estimated after-tax payout
$16,154
Uses your selected withholding estimate.
Tax / withholding estimate
$6,923
This is only a rough estimate, not tax advice.
Formula used Severance Pay = Weekly Salary × Max[(Years of Service × Weeks per Year), Minimum Floor]
Typical benchmark: many employers use 1–2 weeks of pay per year of service, while stronger packages can reach 3–4 weeks.
Important: actual severance may also include bonus payouts, COBRA/insurance support, stock treatment, notice pay, and PTO payout.
Use case: this widget works well at the top of a guide page because it gives the visitor an instant answer before they scroll.
This calculator provides an estimate only. Severance policies vary by employer, contract, jurisdiction, and layoff context. Tax treatment also differs by country and state. Use this as an educational planning tool, not legal or tax advice.