Long Service Leave — Queensland

Calculate your long service leave entitlement in Queensland. 10-year qualifying period, 8.667 weeks entitlement.

Last verified: 2 August 2026

Quick Answer

In Queensland, employees are entitled to 8.667 weeks of long service leave after 10 years of continuous service. Pro-rata entitlement may apply after 7 years on termination.

Long Service Leave by State

State	Qualifying Period	Entitlement	Pro-Rata
New South Wales	10 years	8.667 weeks	After 5 yrs
Victoria	7 years	8.667 weeks	No
Queensland ← You	10 years	8.667 weeks	After 7 yrs
South Australia	10 years	13 weeks	No
Western Australia	10 years	8.667 weeks	After 7 yrs
Tasmania	10 years	8.667 weeks	No
Northern Territory	10 years	13 weeks	No
Australian Capital Territory	7 years	6.067 weeks	No

Calculate Your Entitlement

State / territory*

Long service leave rules vary by state and territory.

Years of continuous service*

years

Total years of continuous service with your current employer.

Ordinary weekly pay (before tax)*

Your ordinary gross weekly pay, excluding overtime, bonuses, and allowances.

Reason for leaving

Pro-rata access before the full qualifying period depends on why you leave — a plain resignation does not qualify in NSW, QLD, TAS, ACT or NT.

Employment type

Casuals can accrue long service leave in every state when engaged on a regular basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much long service leave do I get in Queensland?

In Queensland, full-time employees are entitled to 8.667 weeks of long service leave after 10 years of continuous service with the same employer.

Can I get pro-rata long service leave in Queensland?

Yes. In Queensland, employees may be entitled to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years if their employment ends (resignation, termination, or redundancy).

Is long service leave paid out on termination?

If you have completed the qualifying period of 10 years in Queensland, your accrued long service leave must be paid out when your employment ends, regardless of the reason.

Does long service leave accrue during parental leave?

Generally, long service leave does not accrue during unpaid parental leave, but the period of service before and after the leave is counted. Rules vary by state.

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