Free Long Service Leave Calculator Australia
This long service leave calculator works out the long service leave you can take now, or are owed when your job ends, under the law of your state or territory, in weeks, hours and dollars.
Long service leave calculator by state
- Long service leave NSW
- Long service leave VIC
- Long service leave QLD
- Long service leave WA
- Long service leave SA
- Long service leave TAS
- Long service leave ACT
- Long service leave NT
Weeks of long service leave you can take
| State | 7 years | 10 years | 15 years | 20 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 0 | 8.67 | 13 | 17.33 |
| Victoria | 6.07 | 8.67 | 13 | 17.33 |
| Queensland | 0 | 8.67 | 13 | 17.33 |
| Western Australia | 0 | 8.67 | 13 | 17.33 |
| South Australia | 0 | 13 | 19.5 | 26 |
| Tasmania | 0 | 8.67 | 13 | 17.33 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 6.07 | 8.67 | 13 | 17.33 |
| Northern Territory | 0 | 13 | 19.5 | 26 |
Pro-rata long service leave when you leave
| State | Pro-rata from | Resign at 8 years | Redundant at 8 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 5 years | 0 weeks | 6.93 weeks |
| VIC | 7 years | 6.93 weeks | 6.93 weeks |
| QLD | 7 years | 0 weeks | 6.93 weeks |
| WA | 7 years | 6.93 weeks | 6.93 weeks |
| SA | 7 years | 10.4 weeks | 10.4 weeks |
| TAS | 7 years | 0 weeks | 6.93 weeks |
| ACT | 5 years | 6.93 weeks | 6.93 weeks |
| NT | 7 years | 0 weeks | 10.4 weeks |
Who these rules cover
Most employees get long service leave from their state or territory's long service leave law. Some awards and enterprise agreements made before 2010 have their own long service leave terms, and workers in construction, contract cleaning, community services and security often belong to portable schemes that follow them between employers. Check your award or scheme if one applies.
Frequently asked questions
How does the long service leave calculator work?
Pick the state or territory you work in, enter your years of continuous service and your situation. The long service leave calculator applies that state's Act: when leave can be taken, how much accrues each year, and whether pro-rata leave is paid when employment ends the way yours does.
How much long service leave do I get after 10 years?
8.67 weeks in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, Tasmania and the ACT, and 13 weeks in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Do I get long service leave if I resign after 7 years?
It depends on the state. In Victoria, WA, SA and the ACT you are paid pro-rata leave after 7 years when you resign. In NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and the NT, resigning before 10 years only pays pro-rata leave for reasons such as illness, incapacity or pressing domestic necessity.
Do casual employees get long service leave?
Yes. Casuals are covered in every state if their employment is continuous (regular and systematic), and long service leave is paid at their casual rate including loading in most states.
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Sources
- NSW Government: Long service leave
- Victorian Legislation: Long Service Leave Act 2018
- Business Queensland: Long service leave entitlements
- WA Government: Long service leave when employment ends
- SafeWork SA: Accruing long service leave
- Tasmanian Legislation: Long Service Leave Act 1976
- WorkSafe ACT: Long service leave
- NT Legislation: Long Service Leave Act 1981