Non-Compete Enforceability Calculator

State-specific enforceability assessment.

Legal Disclaimer

This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.

Inputs

Non-compete duration (months)

Geographic scope (0-3)

Consideration provided (0-2)

Protectable interest (0-3)

Role level (0-3)

State stance (0-3)

Tab to move between fields

Results

Enforceability score (0-100)

46

Challenge success likelihood (%)54

Duration score (0-25)20

Scope score (0-20)10

Consideration score (0-20)5

Protectable interest score (0-20)12

Risk level to employee (0-100)46

Recommended max duration (months)12

1

Your Inputs

Values entered

= Non-compete duration (months) = 12, Geographic scope (0-3) = 1, Consideration provided (0-2) = 0, Protectable interest (0-3) = 1, Role level (0-3) = 1, State stance (0-3) = 2

= 6 inputs provided

2

Enforceability score (0-100)

Calculated from your inputs

= Based on Non-compete duration (months) (12), Geographic scope (0-3) (1), Consideration provided (0-2) (0), Protectable interest (0-3) (1), Role level (0-3) (1), and State stance (0-3) (2)

= 46

Higher = more likely a court would enforce the non-compete.

3

Challenge success likelihood (%)

Calculated from your inputs

= Based on Non-compete duration (months) (12), Geographic scope (0-3) (1), Consideration provided (0-2) (0), Protectable interest (0-3) (1), Role level (0-3) (1), and State stance (0-3) (2)

= 54

Estimated probability of successfully challenging the non-compete.

4

Duration score (0-25)

Calculated from your inputs

= Based on Non-compete duration (months) (12), Geographic scope (0-3) (1), Consideration provided (0-2) (0), Protectable interest (0-3) (1), Role level (0-3) (1), and State stance (0-3) (2)

= 20

Shorter durations score higher (more enforceable).

5

Scope score (0-20)

Calculated from your inputs

= Based on Non-compete duration (months) (12), Geographic scope (0-3) (1), Consideration provided (0-2) (0), Protectable interest (0-3) (1), Role level (0-3) (1), and State stance (0-3) (2)

= 10

Narrower geographic scope scores higher.

6

Consideration score (0-20)

Calculated from your inputs

= Based on Non-compete duration (months) (12), Geographic scope (0-3) (1), Consideration provided (0-2) (0), Protectable interest (0-3) (1), Role level (0-3) (1), and State stance (0-3) (2)

= 5

More consideration provided scores higher.

7

Protectable interest score (0-20)

Calculated from your inputs

= Based on Non-compete duration (months) (12), Geographic scope (0-3) (1), Consideration provided (0-2) (0), Protectable interest (0-3) (1), Role level (0-3) (1), and State stance (0-3) (2)

= 12

Stronger protectable interests score higher.

8

Risk level to employee (0-100)

Calculated from your inputs

= Based on Non-compete duration (months) (12), Geographic scope (0-3) (1), Consideration provided (0-2) (0), Protectable interest (0-3) (1), Role level (0-3) (1), and State stance (0-3) (2)

= 46

Higher = greater risk that non-compete will be enforced.

9

Recommended max duration (months)

Calculated from your inputs

= Based on Non-compete duration (months) (12), Geographic scope (0-3) (1), Consideration provided (0-2) (0), Protectable interest (0-3) (1), Role level (0-3) (1), and State stance (0-3) (2)

= 12

Typical maximum enforceable duration for your role level.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Non-Compete Duration in months — courts typically disfavor agreements over 12–18 months.
Set Geographic Scope: nationwide, statewide, metro area, or specific clients only.
Enter Consideration Provided: continued employment only (weakest), signing bonus, or significant compensation.
Set Protectable Interest and Role Level — executives face stronger enforcement than entry-level employees.
Select State Stance — California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma ban non-competes.
Review Enforceability Score — higher scores suggest the agreement would likely survive a legal challenge.

How the result changes with Non-compete duration (months)

Non-compete duration (months)	Enforceability score (0-100)
6	50
21	36
39	31
54	31

What each input means

Non-compete duration (months): Length of the non-compete restriction. Courts favor shorter durations.
Geographic scope (0-3): 0=Nationwide, 1=Statewide, 2=Metro area, 3=Specific clients only.
Consideration provided (0-2): 0=Continued employment only, 1=Signing bonus, 2=Significant additional compensation.
Protectable interest (0-3): 0=None clear, 1=Customer relationships, 2=Trade secrets, 3=Both.
Role level (0-3): 0=Entry-level, 1=Mid-level, 2=Senior, 3=Executive/C-suite.
State stance (0-3): 0=Bans non-competes (CA,MN,ND,OK), 1=Restrictive, 2=Moderate, 3=Generally enforces.

What each result means

Enforceability score (0-100): Higher = more likely a court would enforce the non-compete.
Challenge success likelihood (%): Estimated probability of successfully challenging the non-compete.
Duration score (0-25): Shorter durations score higher (more enforceable).
Scope score (0-20): Narrower geographic scope scores higher.
Consideration score (0-20): More consideration provided scores higher.
Protectable interest score (0-20): Stronger protectable interests score higher.
Risk level to employee (0-100): Higher = greater risk that non-compete will be enforced.
Recommended max duration (months): Typical maximum enforceable duration for your role level.

Engine last updated July 28, 2026.

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