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Severance calculator

Payout and how long it lasts.

Built and reviewed by Dovanic, Founder and editor, FreeByteLast reviewed: 2026-08-18
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Severance

$19,615

Months of runway

5.2

With these inputs, severance comes to $19,615 over 6 years. Months of runway works out to 5.2.

Weeks of pay
12
After 25% withholding
$14,712

Over time · by years of service

What moves the number · Severance

Input−10%Now+10%
Salary$17,654$19,615$21,577
Years of service$17,654$19,615$21,577
Weeks per year of service$17,654$19,615$21,577

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Payout and how long it lasts.

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Starting figures

Salary
$85,000
Years of service
6
Weeks per year of service
2
Monthly spending
$3,800

What it returns

Severance
$19,615
Months of runway
5.2
Weeks of pay
12
After 25% withholding
$14,712

How to read the results

With the defaults above, severance works out at $19,615.

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