Severance Calculator
Estimate a fair severance package in 10 countries. Based on statutory minimums and market benchmarks — not legal advice.
Estimated range
$15,923
≈ 9.2 weeks of base pay
United States — statutory floor
No federal statutory severance. WARN Act requires 60 days notice for mass layoffs (100+ employees). Market norm: 1-2 weeks per year of service, capped at ~26 weeks for individual contributors and ~52+ weeks for executives.
Levers to negotiate on top of cash
- →Extended COBRA / health-insurance premium coverage (3-6 months)
- →Accelerated equity vesting or extended exercise window (90 days → 12+ months)
- →Prorated annual bonus
- →Outplacement services (LinkedIn Premium, resume coaching)
- →Positive reference language in writing
- →Non-disparagement mutuality (they can't badmouth you either)
Negotiation script (copy · paste · edit)
Hi [name],
Thank you for meeting yesterday. I've had time to review the separation
package and I'd like to discuss it before signing.
Based on 4 years of service at [Company], my role as SENIOR,
and typical market practice in United States for a layoff of this nature,
I believe a fair package is closer to $15,923—$31,846,
plus:
• Extension of health coverage through [date]
• Extended COBRA / health-insurance premium coverage (3-6 months)
• Accelerated equity vesting or extended exercise window (90 days → 12+ months)
• Removal of any non-solicit language that would prevent me finding
equivalent work in the next 12 months
I'm not looking to make this difficult — I want to close this cleanly
and quickly. Can we align on this by [date + 5 business days]?
Best,
[Your name]This tool provides estimates only. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Before signing any separation agreement, consult a qualified employment lawyer in your jurisdiction. In the UK, EU, and Canada, employers commonly pay a legal-fee contribution so you can do exactly this.
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