What you get if you leave after 20 years
The payout depends on why the job ends. These are the weeks paid at exactly 20 years under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld), 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 | 17.33 weeks | $20,796 | $31,194 | $41,592 |
| Employer ends the job | 17.33 weeks | $20,796 | $31,194 | $41,592 |
| Made redundant | 17.33 weeks | $20,796 | $31,194 | $41,592 |
| Resign because of illness or a pressing need | 17.33 weeks | $20,796 | $31,194 | $41,592 |
| Retire | 17.33 weeks | $20,796 | $31,194 | $41,592 |
| Dismissed for serious misconduct | 17.33 weeks | $20,796 | $31,194 | $41,592 |
How it is worked out
If you resign
After 10 years Queensland pays a proportion for your whole service, whatever the reason you leave: 20 years × 8.67 ÷ 10 = 17.33 weeks.
If you are made redundant
After 10 years Queensland pays a proportion for your whole service, whatever the reason you leave: 20 years × 8.67 ÷ 10 = 17.33 weeks.
While you are still employed
After 15 years Queensland leave can be taken as it builds up: 20 years × 0.8667 = 17.33 weeks.
What a few extra months change
Part years count in Queensland: the proportion covers your whole service, including months and days.
| Situation | 20 years | 20 years 6 months |
|---|---|---|
| Still employed (can take) | 17.33 weeks | 17.77 weeks |
| Resign | 17.33 weeks | 17.77 weeks |
| Made redundant | 17.33 weeks | 17.77 weeks |
Your own dates, pay and leave already taken change the result. Use the QLD calculator for your exact figure, and check the QLD rules on what counts as service.
Common questions
How much long service leave do I get after 20 years in Queensland?
You can take 17.33 weeks of long service leave. After 15 years Queensland leave can be taken as it builds up: 20 years × 0.8667 = 17.33 weeks.
Is long service leave paid out if I resign after 20 years in QLD?
Yes: 17.33 weeks. After 10 years Queensland pays a proportion for your whole service, whatever the reason you leave: 20 years × 8.67 ÷ 10 = 17.33 weeks.
What if I am made redundant after 20 years in QLD?
You are paid 17.33 weeks. After 10 years Queensland pays a proportion for your whole service, whatever the reason you leave: 20 years × 8.67 ÷ 10 = 17.33 weeks.
Do part years count after 20 years in QLD?
Part years count in Queensland: the proportion covers your whole service, including months and days.
Other milestones
Figures calculated with this site's QLD rules, last reviewed 3 November 2026. An award or agreement can give you more.