Roundup Settlement Payout: How Much Can You Potentially Get?
By Steve Levine
Published: February 23, 2026
Settlement Amount: $7.25 Billion
Individual Payouts: $10,000 to $165,000 (up to $198,000)
Quick-Pay: $6,000 to $14,500
Status: Pending Court Approval
The Short Answer
If you used Roundup weed killer and were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, you could receive between $10,000 and $165,000 from the $7.25 billion Bayer settlement filed on February 17, 2026. With adjustments, the maximum standard payout is approximately $198,000. A Quick-Pay option pays $6,000 to $14,500 for faster processing.You do not need a cancer diagnosis to be part of this settlement. If you used Roundup but have not gotten sick, you are still included. You can file a claim later if you are ever diagnosed with NHL.
Your exact payout depends on three things: whether you used Roundup at work or at home, your age when you were diagnosed, and whether your cancer subtype is aggressive or slow-growing.
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Roundup Settlement Payout Per Person: Full Tier Breakdown
The settlement divides claimants into 9 tiers. Every tier has an average award that can be adjusted between 80% and 120% depending on the strength of your individual claim.| Roundup Settlement Payout Tiers | ||||
| Exposure | Age at Diagnosis | NHL Type | Average Payout | Range (80%-120%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational | Under 60 | Aggressive | $165,000 | $132,000 – $198,000 |
| Occupational | 60 to 77 | Aggressive | $105,000 | $84,000 – $126,000 |
| Occupational | Under 60 | Indolent | $85,000 | $68,000 – $102,000 |
| Occupational | 60 to 77 | Indolent | $60,000 | $48,000 – $72,000 |
| Residential | Under 60 | Aggressive | $40,000 | $32,000 – $48,000 |
| Residential | 60 to 77 | Aggressive | $30,000 | $24,000 – $36,000 |
| Residential | Under 60 | Indolent | $25,000 | $20,000 – $30,000 |
| Residential | 60 to 77 | Indolent | $20,000 | $16,000 – $24,000 |
| Any | 78 or older | Any | $10,000 | $8,000 – $12,000 |
What Increases Your Roundup Payout
Within each tier, your individual award can be pushed toward the top of the range (up to 120%) based on several factors. These include younger age at diagnosis, strong proof of exposure such as photographs, purchase receipts, or work orders, longer duration and higher frequency of Roundup use, more intensive treatment including chemotherapy, radiation, or stem cell transplant, a Stage IV diagnosis, and diagnosis occurring 5 to 15 years after the exposure window. The stronger your documentation, the higher your payout within your tier.What Decreases Your Roundup Payout
Certain factors can push your award toward the bottom of the range (down to 80%). These include older age at diagnosis, weaker proof of exposure, an AIDS diagnosis, prior organ transplant, prior blood cancer or lymphoma, long-term use of immunosuppressant medications, prior Hepatitis C or Epstein-Barr virus infection (for certain NHL subtypes), and other medical explanations that could account for your cancer. These are called alternative causation factors.Occupational vs. Residential: How to Tell Which You Are
This is the biggest factor in your payout. The difference between occupational and residential can mean $125,000 or more in your settlement check.You are an occupational claimant if you were exposed to Roundup for more than 80 hours while working in agriculture, landscaping, turf management, grounds maintenance, highway maintenance, or any industrial or ornamental capacity, and you earned more than 50% of your income or more than $15,000 from that job in at least one year. You will need to provide documentary evidence like employment records, payroll stubs, business licenses, W-2s, or tax returns.
You are a residential claimant if you used Roundup at home — spraying your yard, driveway, garden, patio, sidewalk, fence line, or anywhere around your property. You need at least 16 hours of total exposure or 10 lifetime days. No documents are required. Your sworn statement under oath is enough.
If you are not sure which category you fall into, a free case review can help you figure it out.
Roundup Quick-Pay Option: $6,000 to $14,500
If you would rather get money faster instead of waiting for the full claims process, the settlement offers a Quick-Pay option. Quick-Pay pays less money but processes faster.| Roundup Quick-Pay Amounts | |
| Who Qualifies | Quick-Pay Amount |
|---|---|
| Residential, Under 60, Aggressive NHL | $14,500 |
| Residential, 60-77, Aggressive NHL | $11,000 |
| Residential, Under 60, Indolent NHL | $9,500 |
| Residential, 60-77, Indolent NHL | $7,500 |
| Any exposure, Age 78+ | $6,000 |
Quick-Pay is only available to people who already filed a Roundup lawsuit or tolling agreement before February 13, 2026. If you accept Quick-Pay, you cannot also receive a standard program award.
Extra Money: Extraordinary Circumstances Fund
On top of your tier payout, you may qualify for additional compensation through special funds built into the settlement:The Extraordinary Circumstances Fund provides extra payments for claimants who experienced death before age 78, organ transplant, CAR-T therapy, intrathecal chemotherapy, or Stage IV diagnosis. This fund receives up to 5% of each annual payment from Monsanto.
The Extraordinary Residential Exposure Fund provides extra money for residential claimants who had unusually heavy exposure — defined as 80 or more hours of use on properties totaling 6 or more acres. This fund receives 1.5% of each annual payment. You will need documentary proof for this one.
Exigency Awards are available even before the settlement becomes final for claimants who face imminent housing loss or who have a terminal condition. These awards are funded at up to $20 million per year for the first 3 years.
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Aggressive vs. Indolent NHL: Which Do I Have?
Your NHL subtype is the second-biggest factor in your payout after occupational vs. residential. Your medical records will show which type you have.Aggressive NHL grows fast and requires immediate treatment. The most common aggressive subtype is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), which accounts for about 30% of all NHL diagnoses. Other aggressive subtypes include mantle cell lymphoma, Burkitt lymphoma, and peripheral T-cell lymphomas. Aggressive NHL receives higher payouts under the settlement.
Indolent NHL grows slowly and may not require immediate treatment. The most common indolent subtype is follicular lymphoma, the second-most common form of NHL overall. Other indolent subtypes include chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Indolent NHL receives lower payouts, but these cancers can transform into aggressive forms over time. If your indolent NHL has transformed, talk to a lawyer about how that affects your tier placement.
Could I Get More From an Individual Lawsuit?
Yes, potentially much more. The class settlement caps payouts at approximately $198,000. But juries have awarded individual Roundup plaintiffs far more:• $289 million — Dewayne Johnson, school groundskeeper, California (2018)
• $80 million — Edwin Hardeman, federal trial (2019)
• $2 billion — Alva and Alberta Pilliod, married couple, California (2019)
• $332 million — single plaintiff, California (2023)
• $175 million — Pennsylvania (2025)
• $2.25 billion — consolidated verdict (2025)
• $2.1 billion — Georgia (2025)
The tradeoff is risk. Individual lawsuits take longer, cost more in legal fees, and carry no guarantee of winning. Bayer has won 13 of 24 Roundup trials. And the Supreme Court will hear Monsanto v. Durnell on April 27, 2026 — if the Court sides with Bayer, it could limit or eliminate future state-level Roundup lawsuits entirely.
The settlement guarantees payment regardless of the Supreme Court outcome. That is why many attorneys are recommending participation.
A free case review can help you decide which path is right — the settlement, an individual lawsuit, or both.
When Will Roundup Settlement Checks Be Mailed?
The court has not yet granted preliminary approval. Once it does, the payment schedule begins:• $500 million deposited within 10 business days of preliminary approval
• $500 million deposited by August 31, 2026
• The remaining $6.25 billion paid over 16 annual installments ranging from $550 million to $250 million per year
• Inflation adjustment of up to 2.5% per year starting in year 5
Individual settlement checks will be sent after BrownGreer PLC (the claims administrator) processes and scores your claim. How fast you get paid depends on when the court approves the settlement, how quickly you submit your claim, and whether you choose the standard program or Quick-Pay option.
How Much Do Roundup Lawyers Take?
Under the settlement, attorney fees for individual representation are capped at 22% of your award. That means if your payout is $100,000, your attorney can take a maximum of $22,000 and you keep $78,000. You do not pay anything upfront. Most Roundup attorneys work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if you get paid.You are not required to have a lawyer to file a claim, but having one can help you get placed in the right tier, gather the right documentation, and maximize your 80%-to-120% adjustment.
Who Qualifies for the Roundup Settlement?
Anyone in the United States who was exposed to Roundup before February 17, 2026. You qualify if you applied Roundup yourself, purchased it, directed its application, or were otherwise exposed. This includes all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. territories. Immigration status does not affect eligibility.The class is divided into two subclasses:
Subclass 1 — Already Diagnosed: If you already have non-Hodgkin lymphoma, register within 180 days of final approval and submit your claim within 180 days of the effective date.
Subclass 2 — Not Yet Diagnosed: If you used Roundup but have not been diagnosed with NHL, you are automatically part of the class. You do not need to do anything now. If you are diagnosed in the future, file within 6 years of your diagnosis or before the 16th Annual Payment Date. If you are never diagnosed, all your legal rights are restored.
Spouses, parents, dependent children, legal representatives, executors, and administrators acting on behalf of deceased or incapacitated family members can also file claims.
What Proof Do I Need?
It depends on your exposure type:Occupational claimants need documentary evidence proving they worked with Roundup. Acceptable proof includes employment records, payroll stubs, W-2s, tax returns, business licenses, coworker statements, or employer records.
Residential claimants do not need any documents. A sworn statement under oath confirming that you used Roundup at home for at least 16 hours or 10 lifetime days is sufficient. This is called attestation-only proof.
All claimants need medical records confirming a non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, including the specific NHL subtype (aggressive or indolent) and age at diagnosis. Your oncologist's records will have this information.
Why Timing Matters: Trump Executive Order and Supreme Court
On February 18, 2026 — one day after the settlement was filed — President Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to increase domestic glyphosate production. The order called glyphosate essential to national security and provided Bayer with a liability shield. Bayer donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration.Trump's Solicitor General also filed a brief at the Supreme Court backing Bayer's argument that federal pesticide labeling law should shield the company from state cancer lawsuits. The Court hears oral arguments in Monsanto v. Durnell on April 27, 2026.
If the Supreme Court sides with Bayer, people who opted out of the settlement to file their own lawsuits could lose their claims. People who stay in the settlement get paid regardless. This is the single biggest reason attorneys are recommending participation now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I get from the Roundup settlement?
Between $10,000 and $165,000 depending on your tier. With the 120% adjustment, the maximum is approximately $198,000. Quick-Pay offers $6,000 to $14,500 for faster processing.Do I need a cancer diagnosis to qualify?
No. The settlement covers both people with NHL and people who used Roundup but have not been diagnosed. You can file a claim later if you ever develop NHL.I used Roundup in my yard. How much could I get?
Residential claimants receive $20,000 to $40,000 on average, depending on age and NHL subtype. With adjustments, the range is $16,000 to $48,000. No documentary proof is required — your sworn statement is enough.I used Roundup for my job. How much could I get?
Occupational claimants receive $60,000 to $165,000 on average, depending on age and NHL subtype. With adjustments, the range is $48,000 to $198,000. You will need employment records, tax documents, or other proof.Can I file a claim right now?
Not yet. The court has not granted preliminary approval. Once approved, claim forms will be available at WeedKillerClass.com.When will checks be mailed?
The first $500 million will be deposited within 10 business days of preliminary approval. Individual checks will be sent after your claim is processed and scored. The full $7.25 billion is paid over 17 to 21 years.How much do lawyers take?
Attorney fees are capped at 22% of your individual award. You pay nothing upfront.Should I stay in the settlement or opt out and file my own lawsuit?
Individual lawsuits have produced jury awards of up to $2.1 billion — far more than the settlement tiers. But they carry risk, especially with the Supreme Court hearing on April 27, 2026. A free case review can help you decide.What if the Supreme Court rules against Roundup plaintiffs?
If you are in the settlement class, you get paid regardless. If you opted out, your individual lawsuit could be dismissed. This is the main reason attorneys recommend staying in the settlement.Does immigration status matter?
No. The settlement covers all persons exposed to Roundup in the United States regardless of citizenship or immigration status.Can I file for a deceased family member?
Yes. Executors, administrators, and legal representatives can file on behalf of deceased or incapacitated family members. Spouses, parents, and dependent children are also included.Related Pages
• Roundup Settlement 2026: Full Details on the $7.25 Billion Bayer Settlement• Roundup Cancer Lawsuits: Who Qualifies, Latest Verdicts, and Free Case Review
Sources
• WeedKillerClass.com — Official Settlement Website• International Agency for Research on Cancer — Glyphosate Classification
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — Glyphosate Regulatory Materials
• Reuters — Roundup Trial Verdict Coverage
• Case: Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, No. 24-1068 (U.S. Supreme Court)
• Case: Monsanto Company Roundup Products Liability Settlement, 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, City of St. Louis, Missouri
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This page is for informational purposes. OpenClassActions.com is not a law firm, not a claims administrator, and does not represent any party in this litigation. For legal advice, speak with an attorney licensed in your state.
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Pre-Qualify| Roundup Settlement Payout Summary | |
| Total Settlement | $7.25 Billion |
|---|---|
| Individual Payouts | $10,000 – $165,000 |
| Maximum (120%) | $198,000 |
| Quick-Pay | $6,000 – $14,500 |
| Filed | February 17, 2026 |
| Court | 22nd Judicial Circuit, St. Louis, MO |
| Status | Pending Court Approval |
| Attorney Fee Cap | 22% of individual award |
| Claims Administrator | BrownGreer PLC |
| SCOTUS Hearing | April 27, 2026 |
| Settlement Website | WeedKillerClass.com |
| Free Review - Individual Lawsuits | Learn More |