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Calculate your long service leave entitlement based on your state, years of service, and salary. Covers all eight Australian states and territories with pro-rata rules.
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Long service leave entitlements across Australia
Long service leave is governed by state and territory legislation, not the Fair Work Act. Entitlements vary significantly — Victoria and the ACT use a 7-year threshold, while most other states require 10 years.
| State / Territory | Full entitlement | After | Pro-rata available | Subsequent | Legislation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 2 months (8.67 wks) | 10 years | 5 years (if terminated, not serious misconduct) | 1 month per 5 yrs | Long Service Leave Act 1955 (NSW) |
| Victoria | 8.67 weeks | 7 years | 7 years (any reason) | 4.33 wks per 5 yrs | Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic) |
| Queensland | 8.67 weeks | 10 years | 7 years (on termination incl. resignation) | 4.33 wks per 5 yrs | Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld) |
| South Australia | 13 weeks | 10 years | 7 years | — | Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA) |
| Western Australia | 8.67 weeks | 10 years | 7 years (death, termination not misconduct, illness, domestic necessity) | 8.67 wks per 10 yrs | Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA) |
| Tasmania | 8.67 weeks | 10 years | — | 4.33 wks per 5 yrs | Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas) |
| ACT | 6.07 weeks | 7 years | — | — | Long Service Leave Act 1976 (ACT) |
| Northern Territory | 13 weeks | 10 years | — | — | Long Service Leave Act 1981 (NT) |
Long service leave questions, clearly answered
Common questions about long service leave entitlements in Australia.
Talk to our team 01 What is long service leave?
Long service leave (LSL) is a statutory entitlement for Australian employees who have completed a qualifying period of continuous service with the same employer. The entitlement varies by state and territory — typically 8.67 weeks after 10 years, though Victoria and ACT use a 7-year threshold. It is governed by state legislation, not the Fair Work Act.
02 Can part-time and casual employees get long service leave?
Yes. Part-time employees receive the same LSL entitlement as full-time employees, but the payout is calculated on a pro-rata basis using their ordinary weekly rate of pay. Casual employees may also be entitled to LSL in some states if they have regular, ongoing employment — check your applicable state legislation.
03 Do I get pro-rata long service leave if I resign?
It depends on your state. In Victoria, you are entitled to pro-rata LSL after 7 years regardless of the reason you leave. In NSW, pro-rata is available after 5 years if your employment is terminated for any reason other than serious misconduct. In Western Australia, pro-rata on resignation is only available in limited circumstances such as illness or domestic pressing necessity. Check your state's legislation for the specific rules.
04 How is long service leave paid out?
LSL is paid at the employee's ordinary weekly rate of pay at the time the leave is taken or terminated. For a payout on termination, the weekly rate is multiplied by the number of weeks of entitlement. This calculator uses your salary input to estimate the gross payout amount before tax.
05 Does long service leave accrue during unpaid leave?
Generally, continuous service is not broken by periods of unpaid leave, but those periods may not count towards the total years of service. The rules vary by state. For example, in NSW, periods of unpaid leave do not count as service but do not break continuity. Check your applicable state legislation for specifics.