What you get if you leave after 5 years
The payout depends on why the job ends. These are the weeks paid at exactly 5 years under the Long Service Leave Act 1981 (NT), with the value before tax at three weekly pay rates.
| If you | Leave paid out | At $1,200 a week | At $1,800 a week | At $2,400 a week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resign | Nothing | - | - | - |
| Employer ends the job | Nothing | - | - | - |
| Made redundant | Nothing | - | - | - |
| Resign because of illness or a pressing need | Nothing | - | - | - |
| Retire | Nothing | - | - | - |
| Dismissed for serious misconduct | Nothing | - | - | - |
How it is worked out
If you resign
The NT pays nothing for less than 7 completed years.
If you are made redundant
The NT pays nothing for less than 7 completed years.
While you are still employed
In the NT you can take 13 weeks after 10 years.
Your next milestone is 10 years, when 13 weeks in total become available.
What a few extra months change
Only completed years count in the NT. Six extra months make no difference until the year is complete.
| Situation | 5 years | 5 years 6 months |
|---|---|---|
| Still employed (can take) | 0 weeks | 0 weeks |
| Resign | 0 weeks | 0 weeks |
| Made redundant | 0 weeks | 0 weeks |
Your own dates, pay and leave already taken change the result. Use the NT calculator for your exact figure, and check the NT rules on what counts as service.
Common questions
How much long service leave do I get after 5 years in the Northern Territory?
You cannot take leave yet. You have built up about 6.5 weeks, which becomes available later. In the NT you can take 13 weeks after 10 years.
Is long service leave paid out if I resign after 5 years in NT?
No. The NT pays nothing for less than 7 completed years.
What if I am made redundant after 5 years in NT?
Nothing is paid. The NT pays nothing for less than 7 completed years.
Do part years count after 5 years in NT?
Only completed years count in the NT. Six extra months make no difference until the year is complete.
Other milestones
Figures calculated with this site's NT rules, last reviewed 3 November 2026. An award or agreement can give you more.