Severance & Salary Calculator

Laid off? Don't sign anything yet. The severance pay calculator that shows what the law owes you in 30 seconds — 190 countries, exact statutes, fully offline.

Fired or laid off? Settle is the severance pay calculator that shows exactly what you're owed under the law — in 30 seconds, before you sign anything.

You just walked out of the meeting. HR slid a paper across the table and said "take your time" while pointing at the signature line. Don't sign. Not yet.

Most people accept the first offer because they don't know their number. Settle calculates your severance pay, your notice period, and the exact law behind every dollar — so you negotiate from facts, not fear. Enter your salary, your years of service, and how the job ended. Settle does the rest, right on your phone, even in airplane mode.

WHAT SETTLE DOES • Severance pay calculator built on real labor law, not rules of thumb • Exact legal citations: see the statute and article behind every result • Notice period calculator: know how many weeks of notice or pay in lieu you're owed • Compare scenarios side by side: resignation vs dismissal vs mutual agreement • AI-powered legal analysis of your specific termination (Premium) • Calculation history: track every offer, counteroffer, and what changed • 100% offline: your salary and severance data never leave your phone • Works for layoffs, terminations, plant closings, and negotiated exits alike • Clear, plain-English results you can show a lawyer, a recruiter, or HR

BUILT FOR US LAW — AND 189 OTHER COUNTRIES In the US, severance isn't automatic — but that doesn't mean you're owed nothing. Settle covers the WARN Act (60 days' notice for mass layoffs and plant closings), at-will employment rules, final paycheck deadlines, and state-level nuances in California, New York, Texas, and beyond. Working abroad, on assignment, or relocating? Settle calculates termination pay under the labor laws of 190 countries — Canada's Employment Standards Acts, the UK's statutory redundancy scheme, Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, India, the UAE, Japan, and more. One app, every jurisdiction your career touches.

SEVERANCE PAY FAQ How is severance pay calculated? Usually from your salary, years of service, and the reason for termination. Settle applies the actual legal formula for your situation and shows the math line by line.

Is severance pay mandatory in the US? Federal law doesn't require it in most cases, but the WARN Act, your employment contract, and company policy often create real obligations. Settle shows what applies to you.

How much severance do I get for 5 years of work? A common benchmark is one to two weeks of pay per year of service — but contracts, state rules, and company policy change the number. Settle calculates yours precisely.

Is severance pay taxed? Yes. The IRS treats severance as taxable wages, subject to income tax and payroll withholding.

Can I collect unemployment and severance at the same time? Often yes, but some states delay benefits while severance is being paid out. Check your state's rules before you file.

Your rights have a number. Most people never learn theirs — and sign it away in the worst hour of their career. Thirty seconds with Settle and you'll walk back into that room knowing exactly what the law says you're worth. Know your number before you sign.

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