South Australia Long Service Leave Calculator
See how much long service leave you have built up in South Australia and what it is worth: 13 weeks after 10 years, with pro-rata from 7.
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Long service leave in South Australia at a glance
- Accrual rate
- 1.3 weeks/year
- Full entitlement
- 10 years
- Pro-rata payout
- From 7 years, any reason
- Plain resignation
- Paid from 7 years
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Your Service
Continuous service with the one employer (or business, through sales and restructures). Approved unpaid leave usually does not break continuity but may not count towards it.
Estimates only, not legal advice. Long service leave is state law and the fine print (casual continuity tests, what counts as ordinary pay, misconduct exclusions) varies. Construction, cleaning, security and community services workers are often under portable schemes with different rules. Confirm with your state's authority before relying on a figure.
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Frequently asked questions
How much long service leave do I get in South Australia?
You get 13 weeks after 10 years of service under the Long Service Leave Act 1987, building up at 1.3 weeks per year. Alongside the NT, that is the most generous entitlement in the country. You keep building it up at the same rate after 10 years.
Do I get long service leave if I resign in South Australia?
Yes, in most circumstances. From 7 years, SA pays out 1.3 weeks per year of service when your employment ends, including when you resign. Dismissal without notice for serious misconduct can forfeit it.
Who is covered by long service leave in South Australia?
Most private sector employees in South Australia, including part-timers and regular casuals. Payouts are based on your ordinary weekly pay. Construction workers are usually under the portable scheme instead.