Severance Package Benchmark
Typical severance offered at layoff in weeks of pay by country, tenure and level.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Facing a layoff or drafting an exit package? Check how many weeks of severance are typical for your country, tenure and level before you sign anything.
About Severance Package Benchmark
Severance practices differ enormously by country, tenure and level — and most people only learn their package at the worst possible moment. This benchmark shows typical severance, in weeks of pay, so you know what's reasonable before you negotiate.
How to use Severance Package Benchmark
- 1Choose the country, tenure and level that match your situation.
- 2Read the 25th, median, 75th and 90th percentile bands for that selection.
- 3Enter your own figure to see exactly which percentile you fall in.
- 4Add a data point to sharpen the severance benchmark for everyone — it stays in your browser.
Why use Severance Package Benchmark?
- ✓Free, instant severance percentiles — no sign-up, no paywall.
- ✓Filter by several dimensions to find numbers that actually match your situation.
- ✓Enter your own figure and see exactly where it lands in the distribution.
- ✓Community-contributed data points keep the bands fresh and realistic.
Frequently asked questions
How much severance is typical?+
It ranges from a few weeks for short tenure to 20+ weeks for long-serving senior staff, and depends heavily on country law. Use the filters for your situation.
Is severance legally required?+
It depends on the country. Many European countries mandate statutory minimums; the US generally does not, so severance there is set by company policy or negotiation.
Is the severance benchmark free to use?+
Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser and needs no sign-up. Any data point you add stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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