Tasmania Long Service Leave Calculator
This TAS long service leave calculator applies the Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas): 8.67 weeks of paid leave after 10 years of continuous service. Pro rata on leaving: 7–10 years: on retirement age, death, resignation for incapacity or domestic or other pressing necessity, or termination by the employer other than for serious and wilful misconduct. After 10 years: always. Enter your start and end dates, hours, weekly pay and why the job is ending to see the weeks, hours and dollars owed.
Updated 2026-10-08 · Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas)
| Continuous service | 10 years, 7 months, 7 days |
| LSL accrued to the end date | 9.19 weeks (349.3 h) |
| Can be taken now (while employed) | 8.67 weeks (329.3 h) |
| Paid out if employment ends for this reason | 9.19 weeks · $16,545 |
| Full entitlement | 8.67 weeks after 10 years (Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas)) |
| Pro rata on leaving | 7–10 years: on retirement age, death, resignation for incapacity or domestic or other pressing necessity, or termination by the employer other than for serious and wilful misconduct. After 10 years: always. |
| Full entitlement reached on | Already reached |
| Hourly value at your pay | $47.37 an hour |
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TAS long service leave rules at a glance
| Entitlement | 8⅔ weeks for the first 10 years of continuous employment, then 4⅓ weeks for each further 5 years (s 8(2)). Mining employees have a separate scale (s 8A). |
| Pro rata on leaving | From 7 to 10 years, only on reaching retirement age, termination by the employer for illness or for any reason other than serious and wilful misconduct, or resignation for incapacity or domestic or other pressing necessity (s 8(2)(b)). On death, 1/60th of the service is paid to the estate (s 9). After 10 years the part since the last entitlement is paid for any reason. |
| Cashing out | Allowed by agreement once the employee is entitled to the leave (s 10). |
| Pay rate | What the employee would reasonably have earned for normal weekly hours, excluding overtime, disability allowances and discretionary bonuses; with no fixed hours or rate, the 12-month average (s 11). |
| Casuals | Anyone regularly employed for at least 32 hours in each 4 weeks has continuous service even under multiple casual contracts (s 5(3)). Re-employment within 3 months keeps service continuous. |
| Taking the leave | One period, or two by agreement (s 12). Public holidays during the leave extend it (s 12(9)). |
TAS long service leave by years of service
Weeks of leave for a full-time employee on 38 hours a week. Multiply the weeks by your ordinary weekly pay for the dollar value: at $1,500 a week, 8.67 weeks is $13,000.
| Years of service | Accrued (weeks) | Can take while employed | Paid if you resign | Paid if made redundant | Hours at 38 h/week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 164.7 |
| 7 | 6.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.07 | 230.5 |
| 8 | 6.93 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.93 | 263.5 |
| 10 | 8.67 | 8.67 | 8.67 | 8.67 | 329.3 |
| 12 | 10.40 | 8.67 | 10.40 | 10.40 | 395.2 |
| 15 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 494.0 |
| 20 | 17.33 | 17.33 | 17.33 | 17.33 | 658.7 |
Long service leave in other states
- New South Wales8.67 weeks after 10 years
- Victoria6.07 weeks after 7 years
- Queensland8.67 weeks after 10 years
- Western Australia8.67 weeks after 10 years
- South Australia13 weeks after 10 years
- Australian Capital Territory6.07 weeks after 7 years
- Northern Territory13 weeks after 10 years
How TAS long service leave is calculated
Under the Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas), long service leave accrues at 0.8667 weeks for every year of continuous service with the same employer (or a business that was transferred to them). The first entitlement is 8.67 weeks after 10 years; after that, leave can be taken in further blocks every 5 years. Weeks are converted to hours at your ordinary weekly hours and paid at your ordinary weekly pay, without overtime.
Worked example: Alex started on 1 July 2016, works 38 hours a week and earns $1,500 a week. On 1 July 2024, after 8 years, Alex has accrued 6.93 weeks. Resigning for a new job then pays nothing; being made redundant pays 6.93 weeks ($10,400). After 12 years Alex has 10.40 weeks (395.2 hours), of which 8.67 weeks can be taken while still employed, and resigning pays $15,600.
When TAS long service leave is paid out
What happens to 8 years of service (6.93 weeks accrued) depending on why the job ends. Before 7 years nothing is paid; after 10 years accrued leave is paid on any termination.
| How the job ends | Paid out? | Weeks | Value at $1,500 a week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resigned (any ordinary reason) | No | 0.00 | $0 |
| Resigned due to illness, incapacity or pressing domestic necessity | Yes | 6.93 | $10,400 |
| Made redundant / employer ended it (not for conduct or performance) | Yes | 6.93 | $10,400 |
| Dismissed for conduct or performance (not serious misconduct) | Yes | 6.93 | $10,400 |
| Dismissed for serious misconduct | No | 0.00 | $0 |
| Retired at retirement age | Yes | 6.93 | $10,400 |
| Death of the employee | Yes | 6.93 | $10,400 |
What makes Tasmanian long service leave different
Tasmania gives 8⅔ weeks after 10 years and 4⅓ weeks for each further 5 years. Between 7 and 10 years, pro rata is paid only if you reach retirement age, your employer ends the employment for illness or for any reason other than serious and wilful misconduct, or you resign because of incapacity or a domestic or other pressing necessity. On death, 1/60th of the service is paid to the estate. After 10 years, the part since your last entitlement is paid however the job ends.
Casual work counts if you are regularly employed for at least 32 hours in each 4 weeks, even under a string of separate contracts, and a gap of up to 3 months between engagements does not break continuity. Leave can be cashed out by agreement once you are entitled to it. Ordinary pay excludes overtime, disability allowances and discretionary bonuses; with no fixed hours or rate, the last 12 months are averaged. Mining employees have their own scale.
Tax on a TAS long service leave payout
Long service leave taken while employed is taxed like normal pay. Unused leave paid when you leave is taxed under the ATO's Schedule 7 rules, which are the same in every state: leave accrued after 17 August 1993 is taxed at your marginal rates on a normal resignation or dismissal, and withheld at 32% after a genuine redundancy, invalidity or approved early retirement; leave accrued between 16 August 1978 and 17 August 1993 is withheld at 32%; and only 5% of leave accrued before 16 August 1978 is taxed.
On a $78,000 salary, Alex's $15,600 payout after 12 years adds about $4,992 of tax and Medicare at a 32% marginal rate, leaving $10,608. Unused long service leave paid on termination is not ordinary time earnings, so no super guarantee is paid on it.
Frequently asked questions
How much long service leave do you get in Tasmania?
8.67 weeks after 10 years of continuous service, accruing at 0.8667 weeks a year (Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas)).
Do I get long service leave if I resign after 7 years in Tasmania?
Only for incapacity or a domestic or other pressing necessity, or at retirement age. An ordinary resignation between 7 and 10 years pays nothing in Tasmania.
Can casuals get long service leave in Tasmania?
Yes, if regularly employed for at least 32 hours in each 4-week period, which makes their service continuous (s 5(3)).
How do I calculate long service leave pay in TAS?
Weeks of leave × ordinary weekly pay. 8.67 weeks at $1,500 a week is $13,000; in hours, 329.3 hours on a 38-hour week.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-08.
- Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas)
- Fair Work Ombudsman: Long service leave (state laws apply; pre-modern award entitlements preserved by NES s 113; portable schemes)
- ATO: PAYG withholding Schedule 7 – unused long service leave on termination (pre-16 Aug 1978: 5% at marginal rates; 1978–1993 and redundancy: 32%; post-17 Aug 1993: marginal rates)
Reviewed by Kashif Nazir Khan on 2026-10-08 · software engineer and developer with an interest in accounting and taxation