Notice Period Pay Calculator
Calculate the gross pay owed for a notice period, or the equivalent payment in lieu of working the notice period.
How to use this tool
- Enter notice period and gross weekly pay in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your notice period pay and the full breakdown beneath it.
This is an estimate, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances. Consult a qualified attorney before making any legal decisions.
Estimate pay owed for a contractual notice period, whether you serve the notice or receive payment in lieu. Actual entitlements depend on your employment contract and applicable law.
Formula
Notice period pay = notice weeks × weekly gross pay
Daily rate = weekly gross pay ÷ 5
How it works
This calculator computes the total gross pay owed during a contractual notice period by multiplying the number of notice weeks by the employee's weekly pay, and derives the equivalent daily rate by dividing weekly pay by five working days. It is equally useful for calculating payment in lieu of notice (PILON), where the employer pays the notice entitlement as a lump sum instead of requiring the employee to work out the period. Results are pre-tax estimates and do not account for variable pay, benefits continuation, or jurisdiction-specific rules.
Worked example
Worked example
- Notice period pay = 4 weeks × $800/week = $3,200
- Daily rate = $800 ÷ 5 = $160/day
Notice period pay of $3,200 and a daily rate of $160 for a 4-week notice period at $800 weekly pay.
Key terms
- Notice period
- The minimum time an employer or employee must give before ending an employment contract, set by contract or statute.
- Payment in lieu of notice (PILON)
- A lump-sum payment made instead of requiring an employee to work out their notice, equal to the pay they would have received during that period.
- Gross weekly pay
- Total pre-tax earnings in a standard week, including base salary and any regular contractual pay, but typically excluding discretionary bonuses.
- Daily rate
- Weekly pay divided by five, used to calculate partial-week entitlements or daily pro-rata deductions.
- Wrongful dismissal
- A legal claim arising when an employer terminates employment without providing the contractually or legally required notice or PILON.
Frequently asked questions
- What is payment in lieu of notice?
- Payment in lieu of notice (PILON) means the employer pays the employee the salary they would have earned during the notice period instead of having them work it. Tax treatment of PILON varies by jurisdiction.
- What if my employer terminates me without notice?
- If terminated without the notice your contract requires, you may be entitled to 'wrongful dismissal' damages equal to the notice period pay. Consult an employment attorney.
- Can I waive my notice period?
- Both parties can agree to waive or shorten a notice period. Waiving notice does not necessarily waive pay in lieu if the contract requires it — check your agreement.