Redundancy Pay Calculator Australia (2026–27)
Calculate your statutory Australian severance pay entitlements based on continuous service years under Fair Work rules.
1. Base Pay & Service Duration
Calculated according to National Employment Standards (NES) redundancy schedule.
$18,000
Entitlement based on 10 weeks of base pay.
NES Redundancy Weeks
10 Weeks Pay
For 5 years of continuous service with employer.
Understanding Redundancy Entitlements in Australia
Redundancy occurs when an employer no longer requires a specific job role to be performed by anyone. Under National Employment Standards (NES), eligible employees receive severance pay based on their base rate of pay for ordinary hours.
Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for general informational, educational, and entitlement estimation purposes only. Consult Fair Work Commission guidelines or your employment contract for specific Enterprise Agreement terms.
Charlotte Smith
Senior Personal Finance & Taxation Specialist at AussieSpot
Charlotte Smith is the lead personal finance advisor and workplace specialist at AussieSpot. Charlotte has over 12 years of experience helping Australian employees and employers understand Fair Work regulations, leave entitlements, and redundancy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the National Employment Standards (NES) redundancy pay scale?
Under the NES, full-time and part-time employees are entitled to redundancy pay based on continuous service: 1-2 yrs (4 wks), 2-3 yrs (6 wks), 3-4 yrs (7 wks), 4-5 yrs (8 wks), 5-6 yrs (10 wks), 6-7 yrs (11 wks), 7-8 yrs (13 wks), 8-9 yrs (14 wks), 9-10 yrs (16 wks), and 10+ yrs (12 wks). Small business employers (fewer than 15 staff) are generally exempt.