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Severance pay calculator (Brazil)

Estimate severance amounts: salary balance, proportional 13th and vacation, notice and FGTS penalty.

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For proportional 13th and vacation

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To compute the 40% penalty (optional)

Estimated total
$8,000.00
Salary balance$1,500.00
Proportional 13th$1,500.00
Proportional vacation + 1/3$2,000.00
Prior notice$3,000.00
FGTS penalty (40%)$0.00

GROSS estimate: excludes INSS/income tax on salary balance and 13th, overtime, allowances and tenure-based notice. Consult a union or lawyer.

How the calculation works

In a dismissal without cause, the worker usually receives:

  • Salary balance (days worked in the month)
  • Proportional 13th and vacation (+ 1/3)
  • Prior notice (at least 30 days)
  • 40% penalty on the FGTS balance

On resignation, there is no employer-paid notice or FGTS penalty.

Frequently asked questions

Am I entitled to unemployment insurance?

Generally yes in dismissal without cause, depending on tenure. It is not part of this severance total.

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Updated on June 17, 2026 · by Rafael Rossi · Methodology & sources