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Severance Pay Estimator Canada
Estimate Canadian statutory minimum and common-law severance ranges from pay, service, age, role, province, and other practical factors.
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Estimated statutory minimum
$8,173
Severance is highly fact-specific. Treat this as a conversation starter, not legal advice.
Approximate statutory weeks5
Common law low estimate$19,922
Common law high estimate$33,203
Approximate compensation range2.8 to 4.7 months
What is a severance estimate?
Estimate statutory minimum and common law severance ranges in Canada using a simplified model. The tool applies a planning estimate to salary and service length, then adjusts the displayed context for the age and role details you select. It is meant to help you understand the scale of a possible minimum, not to calculate a final legal entitlement.
With the values entered, the calculator estimates estimated statutory minimum of $8,173. This scenario uses province or territory set to Ontario, annual salary of $85,000, years worked of 5 years, and age range set to 40 to 49. The supporting results show approximate statutory weeks of 5 and common law low estimate of $19,922, which makes the main drivers easier to compare. Severance is highly fact-specific. Treat this as a conversation starter, not legal advice. Treat the statutory minimum as a starting conversation point. Keep the result separate from vacation pay, benefits continuation, notice, common-law damages, and settlement terms, and take your contract and termination documents to an employment lawyer before signing anything.
Formula or decision method
Severance Pay Estimator decision method
The tool applies a planning estimate to salary and service length, then adjusts the displayed context for the age and role details you select. It is meant to help you understand the scale of a possible minimum, not to calculate a final legal entitlement.
Data provenance
The model uses the values entered above rather than silently substituting a household profile. Personal balances, prices, rates, dates, and household facts should come from current statements, quotes, or official records, while suggested assumptions should be tested above and below the starting case.
Sensitivity test
| Input | Calculated result |
|---|---|
| Annual salary: $76,500 | $7,356 |
| Annual salary: $85,000 | $8,173 |
| Annual salary: $93,500 | $8,990 |
Frequently asked questions
Is this legal advice?
No. It is an educational estimator. Employment law varies by province and facts.
Can common law be much higher?
Sometimes, yes. The range depends on facts that a simple calculator cannot fully capture.
What if my employer wants me to sign quickly?
Do not rush if the release waives rights. Ask for time to review the offer, collect your contract and pay details, and get advice if the amount matters.
What if I worked there for less than a year?
Short service can still have notice or pay requirements, but the range is usually narrower. Province, contract wording, role, and termination facts still matter.
What severance pay means in Canada
Severance can include statutory notice, statutory severance, benefits continuation, and negotiated common law amounts.
Common law vs statutory severance
Statutory amounts are minimum standards. Common law severance can be higher depending on age, service, role, and job market factors.
When to speak to an employment lawyer
Consider legal advice before signing a release, especially after long service, senior roles, or sudden termination.
Disclaimer
Estimate only. This is not legal advice. Speak with an employment lawyer before relying on a severance estimate.
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Author: Thomas Tremblay
Updated: August 6, 2026
Cite: Canooq.ca, Severance Pay Estimator
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