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Severance Period Calculator

Estimate your severance weeks and coverage end date.

Estimated severance

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Coverage ends

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What this calculator does

Many severance packages are based on a formula like "X weeks of pay per year of service." This calculator multiplies your years of service by your severance rate to estimate the total severance period, then projects the exact date your severance coverage would end from a chosen start date.

Worked example

With 5 years of service at 2 weeks per year, that's 10 weeksof severance. Starting coverage on September 2, 2026, that period ends onNovember 11, 2026.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing severance with your final notice period. The two are often paid separately and calculated under different rules — check your specific package.
  • Rounding years of service incorrectly. Some formulas round up any partial year to a full year; others prorate it — confirm which applies to your policy.
  • Assuming a legal minimum applies everywhere. Many jurisdictions have no statutory severance requirement at all, making the payment entirely a matter of company policy or negotiation.

Frequently asked questions

How is a severance period usually calculated?+

Many severance policies pay a set number of weeks per year of service — for example, "2 weeks per year worked." This calculator multiplies your years of service by your weeks-per-year rate to estimate total severance weeks, then converts that into an end-of-coverage date from a chosen start date.

Is severance pay the same as notice pay?+

No. Notice pay (or pay in lieu of notice) covers your statutory or contractual notice period. Severance is often an additional payment tied to length of service, sometimes required by law above a certain company size or tenure, sometimes offered voluntarily as part of a package.

Does this calculator guarantee my legal severance entitlement?+

No — severance rules vary hugely by country, state, and employer policy. This tool only does the arithmetic once you know your own severance formula; check your contract, employee handbook, or local employment law for your actual entitlement.

What if my severance package specifies a lump sum instead of weeks?+

If you already know your total severance period in weeks or months, you can skip the "weeks per year" calculation and just use the coverage end date field directly.

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