Aussie Pay Calc

Leave Loading Calculator

Calculate your 17.5% annual leave loading entitlement under Australian modern awards.

Leave Loading Calculator

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Leave Loading Breakdown

Daily Rate (Base)$308
Loading Per Day (17.5%)$54
Total Leave Loading (10 days)$538
Total Leave Pay (Base + Loading)$3,615
Leave Pay Per Day$362
Annual Loading Entitlement$1,077
Fortnightly Equivalent$41

What is Leave Loading?

Leave loading is an extra payment of 17.5% on top of your base pay rate while you are on annual leave. It is an entitlement under most modern awards in Australia and is designed to compensate employees for the loss of opportunity to earn overtime, penalty rates, or shift allowances while on leave. Not all employees are entitled to leave loading — check your award, enterprise agreement, or employment contract to confirm your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is leave loading?
Leave loading is an additional payment of 17.5% on top of your base pay rate that some employees receive when they take annual leave. It is designed to compensate for the loss of overtime, penalty rates, or shift allowances you would otherwise earn while working.
Who is entitled to leave loading?
Leave loading is an entitlement under most modern awards in Australia. If your employment is covered by a modern award, you are likely entitled to leave loading. However, employees on enterprise agreements or individual contracts may have different arrangements. Check your specific award or agreement to confirm eligibility.
Why is leave loading 17.5%?
The 17.5% rate originated in the 1970s as a compromise during national wage cases. It was calculated to approximate the average amount of overtime and penalty rates that employees would lose while on leave. The rate has remained standard across most modern awards ever since.
When is leave loading paid?
Leave loading is paid when you take annual leave. It is included as part of your leave pay for each day of annual leave taken. Some employers may also pay out accrued leave loading when employment ends or when unused leave is cashed out, depending on the applicable award or agreement.

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