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 Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA), 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
WA pays your untaken 17.33 weeks plus 0.8667 weeks for each completed year since you last became entitled (0), so 17.33 weeks. Part years after 10 do not count.
If you are made redundant
WA pays your untaken 17.33 weeks plus 0.8667 weeks for each completed year since you last became entitled (0), so 17.33 weeks. Part years after 10 do not count.
While you are still employed
WA gives 8.67 weeks after 10 years and 4.33 weeks for each further 5 years. You can take 17.33 weeks now.
Your next milestone is 25 years, when 21.67 weeks in total become available.
What a few extra months change
In WA part years count for pro rata between 7 and 10 years, but after 10 years only completed years since your last entitlement add to the payout.
| Situation | 20 years | 20 years 6 months |
|---|---|---|
| Still employed (can take) | 17.33 weeks | 17.33 weeks |
| Resign | 17.33 weeks | 17.33 weeks |
| Made redundant | 17.33 weeks | 17.33 weeks |
Your own dates, pay and leave already taken change the result. Use the WA calculator for your exact figure, and check the WA rules on what counts as service.
Common questions
How much long service leave do I get after 20 years in Western Australia?
You can take 17.33 weeks of long service leave. WA gives 8.67 weeks after 10 years and 4.33 weeks for each further 5 years. You can take 17.33 weeks now.
Is long service leave paid out if I resign after 20 years in WA?
Yes: 17.33 weeks. WA pays your untaken 17.33 weeks plus 0.8667 weeks for each completed year since you last became entitled (0), so 17.33 weeks. Part years after 10 do not count.
What if I am made redundant after 20 years in WA?
You are paid 17.33 weeks. WA pays your untaken 17.33 weeks plus 0.8667 weeks for each completed year since you last became entitled (0), so 17.33 weeks. Part years after 10 do not count.
Do part years count after 20 years in WA?
In WA part years count for pro rata between 7 and 10 years, but after 10 years only completed years since your last entitlement add to the payout.
Other milestones
Figures calculated with this site's WA rules, last reviewed 3 November 2026. An award or agreement can give you more.