Victoria Long Service Leave Calculator
This VIC long service leave calculator applies the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic): 6.07 weeks of paid leave after 7 years of continuous service. Pro rata on leaving: After 7 years, paid out for any reason, including resignation or dismissal. Nothing before 7 years. 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 2018 (Vic)
| 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) | 9.19 weeks (349.3 h) |
| Paid out if employment ends for this reason | 9.19 weeks · $16,545 |
| Full entitlement | 6.07 weeks after 7 years (Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic)) |
| Pro rata on leaving | After 7 years, paid out for any reason, including resignation or dismissal. Nothing before 7 years. |
| Full entitlement reached on | Already reached |
| Hourly value at your pay | $47.37 an hour |
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VIC long service leave rules at a glance
| Entitlement | After 7 years, 1/60th of the total period of continuous employment (s 6): 6.07 weeks at 7 years, 8.67 weeks at 10 years, accruing continuously. |
| On leaving | After 7 years the full accrued amount is paid on termination for any reason (s 9). Before 7 years nothing is payable. |
| Taking leave early | By agreement, before 7 years (s 8). Leave taken but never earned can be deducted on termination. |
| Cashing out | Not allowed except as another Act or a fair work instrument permits (s 34). |
| Pay rate | Normal weekly hours × ordinary rate. Where hours changed in the 104 weeks before leave or are not fixed, the greatest of the average over the last 52 weeks, 260 weeks or the whole employment (ss 15–16). Half pay for double the time is available on request (s 22). |
| Casuals | Covered. Absences of more than 12 weeks do not break service for casual and seasonal staff in listed cases; re-employment within 12 weeks keeps service continuous (s 12). |
| Taking the leave | Requests of at least 1 day must be granted unless there are reasonable business grounds (s 18); the employer can direct leave with 12 weeks' written notice (s 19). Public holidays are not counted as leave (s 7). |
VIC 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, 6.07 weeks is $9,100.
| 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 | 6.07 | 6.07 | 6.07 | 230.5 |
| 8 | 6.93 | 6.93 | 6.93 | 6.93 | 263.5 |
| 10 | 8.67 | 8.67 | 8.67 | 8.67 | 329.3 |
| 12 | 10.40 | 10.40 | 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
- Queensland8.67 weeks after 10 years
- Western Australia8.67 weeks after 10 years
- South Australia13 weeks after 10 years
- Tasmania8.67 weeks after 10 years
- Australian Capital Territory6.07 weeks after 7 years
- Northern Territory13 weeks after 10 years
How VIC long service leave is calculated
Under the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic), 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 6.07 weeks after 7 years; after that, leave can be taken as it accrues. 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 2023, after 7 years, Alex has accrued 6.07 weeks. Resigning for a new job then pays 6.07 weeks, or $9,100; being made redundant pays 6.07 weeks ($9,100). After 12 years Alex has 10.40 weeks (395.2 hours), of which 10.40 weeks can be taken while still employed, and resigning pays $15,600.
When VIC long service leave is paid out
What happens to 7 years of service (6.07 weeks accrued) depending on why the job ends. Before 7 years nothing is paid; after 7 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) | Yes | 6.07 | $9,100 |
| Resigned due to illness, incapacity or pressing domestic necessity | Yes | 6.07 | $9,100 |
| Made redundant / employer ended it (not for conduct or performance) | Yes | 6.07 | $9,100 |
| Dismissed for conduct or performance (not serious misconduct) | Yes | 6.07 | $9,100 |
| Dismissed for serious misconduct | Yes | 6.07 | $9,100 |
| Retired at retirement age | Yes | 6.07 | $9,100 |
| Death of the employee | Yes | 6.07 | $9,100 |
What makes Victorian long service leave different
Victoria's 2018 Act is the simplest in the country. Leave is 1/60th of your continuous employment, so it builds up week by week rather than in 5- or 10-year blocks, and once you pass 7 years everything you have accrued is paid when you leave, whatever the reason: resignation, redundancy or even dismissal for misconduct. Before 7 years nothing is payable. You can also ask to take leave early by agreement, and take it at half pay for twice as long.
Pay uses a "greatest of" averaging rule. If your hours changed in the 104 weeks before the leave, or are not fixed, your hours are the greatest of your average over the last 52 weeks, the last 260 weeks (5 years) or your whole employment, and a pay rate that is not fixed is averaged the same way. That protects people who cut back their hours before retiring. Casual and seasonal workers keep continuity through gaps of up to 12 weeks, or longer where the gap was agreed or the work is regular and systematic. The Wage Inspectorate Victoria enforces the Act.
Tax on a VIC 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 Victoria?
6.07 weeks after 7 years of continuous service, accruing at 0.8667 weeks a year (Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic)).
Do I get long service leave if I resign after 7 years in Victoria?
Yes. In Victoria all accrued long service leave is paid on termination for any reason once you have 7 years of continuous employment: 6.07 weeks at 7 years.
Can I take long service leave before 7 years in Victoria?
Yes, by agreement with your employer (s 8). If you leave before earning it, the employer can deduct the leave taken in advance.
How do I calculate long service leave pay in VIC?
Weeks of leave × ordinary weekly pay. 6.07 weeks at $1,500 a week is $9,100; in hours, 230.5 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 2018 (Vic), authorised version 006 (12 Dec 2025)
- 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