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Annual Leave Payout Calculator

Calculate the gross value of unused annual leave, including 17.5% leave loading where it applies, when you resign or your Australian employment ends.

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Your results

Unused leave hours152 hrs
Hourly rate used$50.00
Base payout$7,600.00
Leave loading$1,330.00
Estimated gross payout$8,930.00

Calculation breakdown

Leave hours
152 hours converted = 152 hrs
Base payout
152 hrs × $50.00 = $7,600.00
Gross payout
$7,600.00 + loading $1,330.00 = $8,930.00

Assumptions

  • Tax withholding on unused leave paid at termination is not estimated here.
  • Leave loading is only added if your award or agreement provides for it on leave payouts.
  • Salary-based hourly rate is derived assuming 52 weeks per year.
  • Actual entitlements depend on your award, agreement or contract.

How this calculator works

Enter your unused leave in hours, days or weeks and this calculator converts it to hours, multiplies by your base hourly rate and adds leave loading where your award or agreement provides it.

Frequently asked questions

Do I always get leave loading?

No. Leave loading of 17.5% is common but depends on your award, enterprise agreement or contract.

Is the payout taxed?

Yes, unused leave paid on termination is taxed, often at a different withholding rate. This calculator shows gross amounts only.

How many hours is a day of leave?

Usually your ordinary daily hours — 7.6 hours for a standard 38-hour week worked over five days.

Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.

Actual entitlements can depend on your award, enterprise agreement, contract, employment status and individual circumstances.

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