Severance Package Weeks Per Year Calculator 2027

Calculate severance package using weeks-per-year-of-service formula 2027 — standard 1-2 weeks/year for layoffs, 4-8 weeks/year for executive separation.

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Industry Standards

Tech/finance executive: 4-8 weeks per year of service. Mid-management/director: 2-3 weeks per year. Individual contributor: 1-2 weeks. Non-profit/government: less, often statutory only.

Negotiating Up

Mass layoffs: ask for 50% more (HR has budget approved). Wrongful termination claim: 2-3x more. Older employees (50+): age-discrimination concerns push HR higher. Bring documentation.

Critical Add-Ons

COBRA subsidy 3-6 months (saves $1,800-7,000). PTO payout (unused vacation). 401k vesting acceleration. RSU acceleration. Outplacement services ($2-5k). Job-search time off.

Release Agreement Risks

Non-disparagement, non-compete extension, non-solicitation, NDAs. ALL negotiable. Get employment attorney to review BEFORE signing. Most workers undervalue review ($300-800 attorney bill saves $5-20k).

Source: shrm.org severance benchmarks 2026, executiveseverance.com. Last updated: May 2026.