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 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 | 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
WA pays nothing for less than 7 years of service.
If you are made redundant
WA pays nothing for less than 7 years of service.
While you are still employed
In WA you can take long service leave after 10 years (8.67 weeks).
Your next milestone is 10 years, when 8.67 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 | 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 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 5 years in Western Australia?
You cannot take leave yet. You have built up about 4.33 weeks, which becomes available later. In WA you can take long service leave after 10 years (8.67 weeks).
Is long service leave paid out if I resign after 5 years in WA?
No. WA pays nothing for less than 7 years of service.
What if I am made redundant after 5 years in WA?
Nothing is paid. WA pays nothing for less than 7 years of service.
Do part years count after 5 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.