How much severance should you get after a layoff? Enter your years of service, salary, level and state to estimate a range in weeks and dollars, and see how it compares with the packages that Meta, Google and HubSpot announced. The calculator runs in your browser: nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
Severance calculator
Estimate a severance package from your years of service and salary, and compare it with what other companies have offered. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Estimate only, not legal advice. No federal law requires severance pay; packages depend on your contract, company policy and negotiation.
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Real severance packages from company announcements
These are the US severance terms companies published when they announced layoffs. We only list formulas taken from the company’s own announcement.
| Company | When | Severance formula (US) | Other terms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | Nov 2022 | 16 weeks of base pay + 2 weeks per year of service, no cap | 6 months of health coverage; unused PTO paid out | Announcement |
| Google (Alphabet) | Jan 2023 | 16 weeks of salary + 2 weeks for every additional year | Paid notice of at least 60 days; 6 months of health coverage; PTO paid out | Announcement |
| HubSpot | Oct 2026 | 20 weeks of base pay + 1 week per year, up to 30 weeks | Per the CEO letter | Announcement |
| Amazon | Jan 2026 | Not disclosed | 90 days to look for another internal role, then severance, outplacement and health benefits | Announcement |
How the estimate works
- Lower end: 1 week of base pay per year of service. It matches New Jersey’s legal minimum for covered mass layoffs and is a common floor in company policies.
- Higher end: 2 weeks per year, plus 2 weeks for managers and 4 for directors and above, who often negotiate more.
- Weekly pay: annual base salary divided by 52, before taxes. Bonuses, equity and benefits are not included.
These are rules of thumb, not legal entitlements. Your actual package depends on your contract, your company’s policy and what you negotiate. Read how to negotiate severance before you sign.
What else to check when you are laid off
- Notice (WARN Act): employers with 100 or more workers must give 60 days of notice before covered mass layoffs, and some states require 90. See layoff notice requirements by state.
- Unused vacation: some states, such as California, require payout of earned vacation; in others it depends on company policy.
- Health insurance: COBRA lets you keep your plan for up to 18 months. Compare options in how long insurance lasts after a layoff.
- Retirement savings: avoid costly cash-outs; read what happens to your 401(k) when you get laid off.
- Your company’s record: see past cuts and WARN notices on our company pages and the Tech Layoff Tracker.
FAQ
Is severance pay required by law?
Not under federal law: the U.S. Department of Labor says there is no requirement in the Fair Labor Standards Act for severance pay. New Jersey is an exception for covered mass layoffs, with 1 week of pay per full year of service.
How much severance is normal?
It depends on the company and your contract. A common way to frame a negotiation is 1 to 2 weeks of base pay per year of service. Large tech companies have offered more: Meta and Google announced 16 weeks plus 2 weeks per year of service.
How is severance calculated?
Usually as a number of weeks of base pay, often tied to years of service. Weekly pay is your annual base salary divided by 52. Bonuses, equity and benefits are negotiated separately.
Can I get unemployment if I receive severance?
In many states you can, but severance can delay or reduce benefits depending on state rules. Apply as soon as your job ends and report the severance.
Does this calculator store my data?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent to GoLayoffs.
Not legal advice. This tool gives an estimate for general information. For advice on your situation, talk to an employment attorney or your state labor department. Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, severance pay; company announcements linked in the table. Updated October 22, 2026.