Typical severance package for middle to upper middle management

"Typical" is generally one month for every year worked at the company. I put "typical" in quotes because there isn't really any typical package.

those that I have seen typically are one month's pay for every year worked. for front lines folks they typically do something like 6 months pay.

I think one week per year is pretty standard. I think that is what government uses.

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"Typical" is generally one month for every year worked at the company. I put "typical" in quotes because there isn't really any typical package.

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those days are long gone. Now you might get a week or two weeks per year. if you are senior enough, they will probably put your severance package in your employment contract. But you probably need to be higher than upper middle management.

my company is doing something fun. they tell you are laid off in 60 days. its to avoid reporting rules associated with WARN. It works for some people, but most people hate it.

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Most large companies I've worked for average 1 week for every year of service up to 6 months pay.

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My company gives 4 weeks for every year up to 13 months if you are laid off. If you are fired, you get half that.

I got 1 week per year (12 weeks) + 4 weeks severance after getting laid off 2 years ago. I also got to keep my health benefits for those 16 weeks.

Middle management type job with no direct reports.

3 months pay plus vacation days paid


This is what I got back in the Financial crisis.

I've always negotiated this in the employment agreement. Wave the non compete, pay 'x' within 15 days and pay cobra for 6 months. I've always managed to get 6 months to a year severance concession.

This is one of those things that most people don't think to negotiate.

Not middle to upper management. But as an entry level employee I received two severance packages of about 2-3 months salary each. With around 30-60 days of health benefits.