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Termination Pay Calculator Australia.

Calculate termination pay: notice period (s.117), payment in lieu of notice, unused annual leave payout (s.90) and LSL payout under the Fair Work Act 2009. For a full breakdown of everything owed on your last day, see the final pay calculator.

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Standard FT week is 38 hours.
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For loading & payout values.
45+ with 2+ years service gets +1 week notice (s.117(3)(b)).
Some states pay LSL pro-rata only for non-voluntary termination.

Here's your entitlement

AU$1,330.00
Notice of termination: 1 weeks at base rate.
1 wks
Notice required
$1330
Weekly pay
0
Age bonus (45+/2y)
See full calculationFair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ss.90, 117, 119
ComponentFormulaValue
Years of continuous servicestart to end1.00 yrs
Base notice (s.117(3))≤1 yr1 wks
Age bonus (s.117(3)(b))+1 wk if 45+ with 2y+ serviceNo
Total noticebase + age bonus1 wks
Weekly base pay38h × $35.00$1330.00
Payment in lieu (PILON)1 × $1330.00$1,330.00
Casual exclusions.123(1)(c)Not applicable

ⓘ Notice of termination under s.117 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Employers may pay this in lieu of working it out (PILON), at the employee's full pay rate including incentives, allowances and overtime. Casuals are excluded under s.123(1)(c).

Sarah Reid, CAHRI
Reviewed bySarah Reid, CAHRICert IV Payroll · Sydney based
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Disclaimer: This tool does not constitute legal or financial advice. Results may be inaccurate due to changes in legislation or your circumstances. This tool does not constitute legal or financial advice. We do not recommend taking actions based solely on these results. The calculator makes assumptions and results may be inaccurate due to changes in legislation, modern awards, or your personal circumstances. You use this information at your own risk. We can't guarantee to be perfect, so do note you use the information at your own risk and we can't accept liability if things go wrong. For official guidance, visit Fair Work Ombudsman (fairwork.gov.au). Fair Work Ombudsman.

Termination pay Snapshot

Three numbers that define this entitlement.

Every figure derived from current legislation.

NES Entitlement
4wks/yr
For FT & PT
Set by the relevant statute.
Accrual rate
2.923hrs/wk
For 38-hr FT week
152 hrs over 52 weeks.
Loading
17.5%
On top of base pay
Award-dependent.
By State

Termination pay, by state.

Federal entitlement is identical Australia-wide. State pages cover state-specific details.

NSWNew South Wales
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata5 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave VICVictoria
LSL trigger7 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays14
Calculate leave QLDQueensland
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave WAWestern Australia
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave SASouth Australia
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave TASTasmania
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays9
Calculate leave NTNorthern Territory
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave ACTAustralian Capital Territory
LSL trigger7 yrs
Pro-rata5 yrs
Holidays15
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What is included in your final pay?

When your job ends, your final pay brings together outstanding wages, unused annual leave paid out under s.90, any long service leave, notice or pay in lieu of notice, and redundancy pay where it applies. Rather than working each part out separately, total the lot with the final pay calculator.

Related Calculators

Entitlements that go with termination pay.

These come up in the same pay run or calculation. Each has its own calculator.

RD
Redundancy pay calculatorNES schedule, 4-16 weeks
AL
Annual leave calculator4 weeks/year + 17.5% loading
LSL
Long service leave calculatorAfter 7-10 years, varies by state
Q & A

Termination pay questions.

The most-asked questions about this entitlement.

What's included in final pay when I leave a job?
Final pay covers: any notice owed (or PILON), unused annual leave at base + loading, unused LSL where applicable, plus redundancy pay if your role was made redundant. It must be paid within 7 days of termination under most awards. Redundancy calculator (separate) →
How much notice does my employer have to give me?
Under s.117 of the Fair Work Act: 1 week (under 1 year), 2 weeks (1-3 yrs), 3 weeks (3-5 yrs), 4 weeks (5+ yrs). Add 1 week if you're over 45 with 2+ years service. Awards or contracts may require more.
Is unused annual leave paid out at base rate or with loading?
Base rate is the legal minimum (s.90). Most awards require loading too (17.5%) when the loading would have applied to the leave if taken. Check your award or contract.
When does final pay have to be paid?
Most modern awards require final pay within 7 days of termination. The Fair Work Act doesn't set a federal deadline, but unreasonable delay can trigger underpayment claims.
Is final pay taxed differently?
Notice and leave payouts are taxed as ordinary employment income. Redundancy pay above the genuine redundancy tax-free cap ($13,100 + $6,552 per completed year for FY2025-26, rising to $13,598 + $6,801 from 1 July 2026) is taxed as an ETP at concessional rates.
Termination pay Methodology

Built on Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ss.90, 117, 119.

Every termination pay calculation on this page is built directly from Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ss.90, 117, 119 and the relevant modern award where applicable.

Reviewed by a registered HR practitioner.

Last reviewed25 Apr 2026
ReviewerSarah Reid, CAHRI
Primary sourceFair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ss.90, 117, 119
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