Severance Pay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2026 Calculator & Guide

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Pennsylvania State Law Quick-Reference

No

Mandatory Severance

60 days

WARN Act Notice

25.1%

Est. Combined Withholding

Federal WARN Act requires 60 days notice for layoffs of 50+ employees at companies with 100+ employees. The combined tax rate includes the 22% federal supplemental wage rate and 3.1% Pennsylvania state withholding (estimate).

Major Employers in Philadelphia

JPMorgan Chase

2 weeks base + 2 weeks per year of service, minimum 4 weeks, capped at the lesser of 52 weeks or $400,000 (per the JPMorgan Chase U.S. Severance Pay Plan summary plan description and consistent employee reports; not company-confirmed for every grade)

Deloitte

2 weeks per year of service (typical Big Four)

Accenture

Based on local labor law + additional company severance

Amazon

Employee-reported (never company-confirmed): ~1 week per 6 months of service (≈2 wks/yr), reported floor ~4 weeks, cap ~20 weeks, paid after a ~90-day paid notice window; warehouse tiers reported lower

Top Industries in Philadelphia

Consulting & Professional Services

Severance guide

Salary-Adjusted Severance Examples for Philadelphia

Based on the Philadelphia median salary of $55,000 ($1,058/week), with 25.1% combined tax withholding

Tenure	Low (1 wk/yr)	Typical (2 wk/yr)	High (3 wk/yr)
2 years	$2,115 $1,585 after tax	$4,231 $3,170 after tax	$6,346 $4,755 after tax
5 years	$5,288 $3,963 after tax	$10,577 $7,925 after tax	$15,865 $11,888 after tax
10 years	$10,577 $7,925 after tax	$21,154 $15,851 after tax	$31,731 $23,776 after tax

Cost of Living Context

102

Cost of Living Index
(National average = 100)

Your $10,577 typical severance (5 years tenure) goes 2% less in Philadelphia compared to the national average. The slightly higher cost of living means budgeting carefully during your transition is important.

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Philadelphia Severance Pay FAQ

How much severance pay is typical in Philadelphia?▼

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, typical severance ranges from 1-3 weeks of pay per year of service. Based on the local median salary of $55,000, a worker with 5 years of tenure can expect between $5,288 and $15,865 in gross severance. However, actual amounts vary significantly by employer, industry, and seniority level.

How is severance taxed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?▼

Severance pay in Philadelphia is taxed at a combined rate of 25.1%: the 22% federal supplemental wage rate plus 3.1% Pennsylvania state income tax. On a $50,000 severance package, you would take home approximately $37,465 after withholding.

Where can I find a severance lawyer in Philadelphia?▼

A local attorney familiar with Pennsylvania employment law can review your severance agreement, identify additional leverage, and negotiate better terms. Many employment attorneys in Philadelphia offer free initial consultations, so consider consulting a licensed employment attorney in your state.