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 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 | 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
Queensland pays nothing for less than 7 years of service.
If you are made redundant
Queensland pays nothing for less than 7 years of service.
While you are still employed
In Queensland you can take long service leave after 10 years (8.67 weeks). You have built up about 4.33 weeks so far.
Your next milestone is 10 years, when 8.67 weeks in total become available.
What a few extra months change
Part years count in Queensland: the proportion covers your whole service, including months and days.
| 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 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 5 years in Queensland?
You cannot take leave yet. You have built up about 4.33 weeks, which becomes available later. In Queensland you can take long service leave after 10 years (8.67 weeks). You have built up about 4.33 weeks so far.
Is long service leave paid out if I resign after 5 years in QLD?
No. Queensland pays nothing for less than 7 years of service.
What if I am made redundant after 5 years in QLD?
Nothing is paid. Queensland pays nothing for less than 7 years of service.
Do part years count after 5 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.