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Notice Period Buyout Calculator

Work out notice period buyout instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Notice Period Buyout Calculator

A notice buyout is the per-day equivalent of salary multiplied by the unserved days. Whether the rate is calculated on gross or basic salary makes a large difference, and it is the single most important clause to check before agreeing an early release date.

Formulas

Per-day rate

Per day = Applicable monthly salary / 30

Buyout

Buyout = Per-day rate x (Notice days required - Notice days served)

Worked example

With the default values below, Notice Period Buyout Calculator returns Notice buyout amount of $300,000.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Monthly gross salary
150,000
Notice days required
90
Notice days you will serve
30
Buyout basisone of Gross salary, Basic salary only (60% of gross)
Gross salary

Results

Notice buyout amount
$300,000.00
Unserved notice days
60
Per-day recovery rate
$5,000.00
Buyout in months of salary
2.00

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Per-day rate
  3. 3Buyout
  4. 4Notice buyout amount= 300,000.00
  5. 5Unserved notice days= 60
  6. 6Per-day recovery rate= 5,000.00
  7. 7Buyout in months of salary= 2.00

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a new employer pay the buyout?

Frequently yes, particularly for in-demand roles. Ask for it explicitly as part of the offer rather than after accepting.

Is a buyout clause always enforceable?

It generally is where it reflects genuine loss, but clauses that operate as a penalty or restrain lawful employment can be challenged in some jurisdictions.

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