Notice Period Buyout Calculator
Calculate the cost of buying out your notice period. Know the exact amount to pay for early exit.
* All calculations are approximate.
How Notice Period Buyout Calculator Works?
Calculate the cost of buying out your notice period. Know the exact amount to pay for early exit.
Enter your current monthly salary (gross or as per your company's buyout policy).
Specify the total notice period in days as mentioned in your employment contract.
Enter the number of days you have already served in the notice period.
The calculator computes the remaining days and multiplies by your daily salary to determine the buyout amount.
Use this to plan your finances or negotiate buyout reimbursement with your new employer.
Formula Used
Buyout Amount = (Notice Period Days - Days Served) x (Monthly Salary / 30)
Buyout policies vary by company. Some calculate based on gross salary, others on basic salary. Always confirm the exact formula with your HR department.
Important — Read Before You Decide
- Notice period is a legally binding clause in your employment contract — breaching it can have legal consequences
- Buyout amount is typically calculated as your salary for the remaining unserved notice period days
- Some companies have a strict no-buyout policy and require you to serve the full notice period
- Your new employer may reimburse the buyout cost as a signing bonus or joining bonus — always ask
- Notice periods in India typically range from 30 days for junior roles to 90 days for senior positions
- Garden leave means you're on notice but not required to work — you still receive salary during this period
- A relieving letter from your current employer is critical for joining a new company and for background verification
What Happens If You Ignore These?
- Absconding without serving or buying out the notice period can permanently damage your career reputation and references
- Not negotiating the buyout amount upfront may result in paying the full cost from your own pocket
- Delayed joining at the new company due to extended notice can lead to offer withdrawal or strained relations
- Losing variable pay, bonuses, and unvested stock options during the notice period reduces your total compensation
- In extreme cases, employers can pursue legal action for breach of contract if you leave without proper exit
Smart Tips
- Negotiate a shorter notice period clause at the time of joining itself — it's harder to change later
- Ask your new employer if they can reimburse the buyout amount as part of your offer package
- Serve as many days as possible to reduce the buyout cost — even partial serving helps significantly
- Check your company's HR policy document for the exact buyout calculation method and eligibility
- Get the buyout agreement, waiver, and relieving date confirmed in writing before making any payment
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