What does the Employment Tribunal Award Calculator do?

Estimate unfair dismissal tribunal awards — basic award and compensatory award. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.

Are court fees accurate?

This calculator uses the current UK court fee schedule. Fees are set by the Ministry of Justice and are reviewed periodically. Check GOV.UK for the very latest fee amounts.

Do I need a solicitor?

Whether you need a solicitor depends on the complexity of your case. For straightforward matters you may be able to represent yourself, but for significant legal issues professional advice is recommended.

Employment Tribunal Award Calculator

Estimate unfair dismissal tribunal awards — basic award and compensatory award.

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — Employment tribunals

Weekly Pay (gross)

Age

Years of Service

Weeks Lost Pay

Estimated Total Award

£18,600.00

Basic Award

£3,000.00

5 weeks x £600.00

Compensatory Award

£15,600.00

26 weeks lost earnings

Basic award capped at £700/week, max 20 years. Compensatory award capped at £115,115 or 52 weeks' gross pay (whichever is lower for most claims). Discrimination claims are uncapped.

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

How It Works

Employment tribunal compensation has two main elements: the basic award and the compensatory award. The basic award for unfair dismissal is calculated like statutory redundancy pay: 0.5 week's pay per year of service under age 22, 1 week per year aged 22–40, and 1.5 weeks per year aged 41+, subject to a weekly pay cap (currently £700).

The compensatory award covers financial losses — loss of earnings, loss of pension contributions, loss of statutory rights and expenses. It is capped at the lower of 52 weeks' pay or £115,115 (2025/26 figure). For discrimination claims, there is no cap on compensation and an award for injury to feelings (Vento bands) may apply.

This calculator estimates both components based on your age, length of service, weekly pay and claim type. It includes the Vento bands for injury to feelings: lower band (£1,200–£11,200), middle band (£11,200–£33,700) and upper band (£33,700–£56,200).

Example: Unfair dismissal, age 35, 6 years' service, £600/week pay

Basic award: 6 years × 1 week × £600 = £3,600
Loss of earnings (6 months to find new job): 26 × £600 = £15,600
Loss of statutory rights: £500
Total estimated compensation: £19,700

Source: GOV.UK — Employment tribunals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Employment Tribunal Award Calculator do?: Estimate unfair dismissal tribunal awards — basic award and compensatory award. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
Are court fees accurate?: This calculator uses the current UK court fee schedule. Fees are set by the Ministry of Justice and are reviewed periodically. Check GOV.UK for the very latest fee amounts.
Do I need a solicitor?: Whether you need a solicitor depends on the complexity of your case. For straightforward matters you may be able to represent yourself, but for significant legal issues professional advice is recommended.