calx.io/NSW Long Service Leave Calculator
Calculate long service leave in NSW: 2 months after 10 years, the 5 year pro-rata rules, and what your accrued leave is worth.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much long service leave do I get in NSW?
Two months (8.67 weeks) of paid leave after 10 years of continuous service with one employer, under the Long Service Leave Act 1955. After that you accrue a further month for each additional 5 years.
Do I get long service leave if I resign in NSW?
Between 5 and 10 years, only in limited cases: the employer ends your employment for any reason except serious and wilful misconduct, or you resign because of illness, incapacity, or a domestic or other pressing necessity. A plain resignation before 10 years pays nothing, so the timing of a job change can be worth thousands.
Is long service leave paid at my normal rate in NSW?
It is paid at your ordinary gross weekly wage, excluding overtime and most allowances. If your pay has changed, the rate is generally the higher of your current rate or your average over the last 5 years.