Annual Leave Payout Calculator
Estimate your annual leave payout when you leave a job in Australia. Enter your gross weekly pay and the weeks of leave accrued, and whether 17.5% leave loading applies.
How we estimate this
When you leave a job, any accrued but untaken annual leave is paid out. Full-time employees accrue four weeks a year. Many awards and agreements add 17.5% leave loading on top, check yours.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
Understanding annual leave payouts in Australia
When you leave a job, any accrued but untaken annual leave is paid out. Full-time employees accrue four weeks a year. Many awards and agreements add 17.5% leave loading on top, check yours.
This is the gross payout before tax. Leave payouts on termination are taxed, often at a different rate to normal pay, so the amount you receive will be less.
Frequently asked questions
How is an annual leave payout calculated?
Your gross weekly pay multiplied by the weeks of leave accrued, plus 17.5% leave loading if your award or agreement provides it. It is paid out when you leave the job.
Do I get leave loading on my annual leave payout?
Often yes, if your award or agreement provides 17.5% leave loading, it usually applies to the payout too. Check your specific entitlement.
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