Resigned, dismissed or made redundant? See your expected final pay date + what should be included (annual leave, TOIL, LSL, redundancy, notice in lieu) + what to do if it's late.
Last verified: 16 May 2026FINAL PAY TIMING
NES says final pay is "as soon as reasonably practicable" — usually the next normal pay cycle, capped at 21 days. Most awards set 7 days. Pick your situation to see your expected date + what should be in the payment.
What entitlements should the final pay include?
Most likely date
Mon, 27 July 2026
Next normal fortnightly cycle.
Hard deadline
Mon, 3 Aug 2026
21 days max under most awards.
Components in your final pay:
Outstanding ordinary wages (hours worked up to end date)
Always included.
Unused annual leave (paid out at base rate, sometimes plus 17.5% leave loading)
Paid in lieu — check your award for leave-loading inclusion (typically yes for permanents in most awards).
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