Estimate your severance package based on tenure, industry benchmarks, and WARN Act obligations.
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⚠️ This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes. Actual amounts depend on your specific employment contract, state law, and individual circumstances. Consult an employment attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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How Much Severance Should You Receive?
There is no federal law requiring severance pay in the United States. However, many employers offer severance based on company policy, employment contracts, or to secure a release of claims. The WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) requires 60 days advance notice — or pay in lieu — for qualifying mass layoffs and plant closings.
Industry Severance Benchmarks (2025)
Industry
Typical Severance
Notes
Technology
2–4 weeks per year
Often includes extended benefits
Finance / Banking
2–3 weeks per year
May include bonus proration
Healthcare
1–2 weeks per year
Varies widely by role
Retail / Hospitality
1 week per year
Often minimum or none
Manufacturing
1–2 weeks per year
Often union-negotiated
Government / Nonprofit
1–2 weeks per year
Policy-dependent
Frequently Asked Questions
No federal law requires severance pay. However, it may be required by your individual employment contract, company severance policy, or a collective bargaining agreement. The WARN Act requires pay in lieu of 60 days notice for qualifying large layoffs.
Yes. Severance offers are often a starting point. You may be able to negotiate more weeks of pay, extended health benefits, outplacement services, or a later end date. Get everything in writing before signing a release.
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of mass layoffs (50+ workers) or plant closings. If they don't give notice, they must pay up to 60 days of wages and benefits.