Calculate your long service leave entitlement in Western Australia. 10-year qualifying period, 8.667 weeks entitlement.
Last verified: 21 May 2026In Western Australia, 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.
| 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 | 10 years | 8.667 weeks | After 7 yrs |
| South Australia | 10 years | 13 weeks | No |
| Western Australia ← You | 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 |
In Western Australia, full-time employees are entitled to 8.667 weeks of long service leave after 10 years of continuous service with the same employer.
Yes. In Western Australia, employees may be entitled to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years if their employment ends (resignation, termination, or redundancy).
If you have completed the qualifying period of 10 years in Western Australia, your accrued long service leave must be paid out when your employment ends, regardless of the reason.
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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