Federal Severance Pay Calculator
Are you a federal employee facing involuntary separation?
The Federal Severance Pay Calculator is based on the U.S. Office of Personal Management calculation of severance pay. To calculate your potential severance pay, simply enter your annual basic pay, years of service, and date of birth in the calculator below. The tool will automatically compute your total severance pay, biweekly payments, and the duration of your severance period.
Using this calculator is straightforward – just fill in the required fields and click “Calculate Severance.” The results will show your total severance amount, biweekly payment, and severance duration.
Required Information
- Annual Rate of Basic Pay: Your yearly salary before taxes and deductions
- Years of Service: Total completed years working in federal service
- Date of Birth: The day you were born in MM/DD/YYYY format
Understanding Your Results
The calculator will display:
- Total Severance Pay: Final amount (subject to maximum cap), based on your salary and service and adjusted for age factors
- Biweekly Payments: Amount you’ll receive every two weeks
- Payment Duration: Total number of weeks you’ll receive payments
Fill Out the Form to Use the Federal Severance Pay Calculator
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