Redundancy Payment Calculator

Based on Fair Work NES & ATO tax rules — FY 2025–26 (1 Jul 2025 – 30 Jun 2026)

Your Details

Employment start date

Redundancy / end date

Annual base salary

Base only — excludes OT, bonuses, allowances

Base hourly rate

From your payslip (ordinary hours)

Your age at redundancy

Must be under Age Pension age (67) for tax-free treatment

Redundancy Pay Basis

Redundancy entitlement (weeks)

Many contracts state redundancy is "as prescribed by law" = NES minimum. At 2 completed years = 4 weeks. Check your own contract clause.

Other Final Payments

Accrued annual leave (hours)

From your latest payslip

Accrued sick leave (hours)

Personal/carer's leave balance

Notice period payout (weeks)

Typically 2 weeks (1–3 yrs service)

Notional hours per week

9/5 roster, 12hr shifts ≈ 45.6 notional hrs/wk

Apply 17.5% annual leave loading (if your salary is not already inclusive)

Sick leave is paid out (rarely applies — see note)

Estimated Payout

Estimated Net Amount $0

See how this is calculated

Disclaimer: This calculator provides an indicative estimate only, based on Fair Work National Employment Standards (NES) and ATO genuine redundancy tax rules for FY 2025–26. It is not financial or legal advice. Actual entitlements depend on your employment contract, any applicable enterprise agreement or award, and your full tax position. Annual leave and notice payments are taxed at concessional rates that vary with your marginal rate — figures shown are approximate. Confirm your specific situation with your HR team, a registered tax agent, or the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94). This tool is not financial or legal advice.