Annual Leave Calculator WA

Annual leave is an essential entitlement for employees, providing paid time off from work. If you are based in Western Australia (WA) and need to calculate your annual leave accrual, entitlements, or loading, our Annual Leave Calculator WA can help. Whether you’re tracking your leave balance as an employee or managing entitlements as an employer, this guide explains how annual leave is calculated in WA.

How to Calculate Annual Leave in WA

Under the National Employment Standards (NES), full-time and part-time employees in WA are entitled to four weeks of paid annual leave per year, which accrues progressively based on the number of ordinary hours worked.

• Full-time employees working a 38-hour week accrue leave at a fixed rate.
• Part-time employees accrue leave on a pro-rata basis.
• Casual employees do not receive paid annual leave.

Annual Leave Accrual Formula WA

The standard formula for calculating annual leave accrual is:

Annual Leave Accrued = (Ordinary Hours Worked per Week × 4) ÷ 52

For a 38-hour week:

(38 × 4) ÷ 52 = 2.923 hours per week

This means a full-time employee accumulates approximately 2.923 hours of leave per week.

Annual Leave Calculator 38 Hour Week WA

For employees working a 38-hour week, annual leave accrual can be calculated as follows:

• Per week: 2.923 hours
• Per month: 12.69 hours
• Per year: 152 hours (or four weeks)

Annual Leave Loading Calculator WA

Many employees in WA receive annual leave loading, which is an additional 17.5% on top of their base pay while on annual leave.

How to Calculate Annual Leave Loading WA

The formula for annual leave loading is:

Annual Leave Loading = (Ordinary Weekly Pay × 17.5%) × Number of Weeks Taken

For example, if your weekly earnings are $1,200 and you take two weeks of leave:

($1,200 × 17.5%) × 2 = $420

This means you receive an additional $420 in leave loading.

How to Calculate Accrued Annual Leave WA

Annual leave accrues continuously based on hours worked. To determine your accrued leave:

1. Check your ordinary weekly hours (e.g., 38 hours for full-time employees).
2. Multiply by 4 (weeks of leave entitlement per year).
3. Divide by 52 (weeks in a year) to calculate weekly accrual.
4. Multiply by the number of weeks worked to determine total leave accrued.
5. If applicable, add leave loading.

For part-time employees, replace 38 hours with the actual weekly hours worked.

FAQs About Annual Leave in Western Australia

1. How does annual leave accrue in WA?

Annual leave accrues progressively throughout the year based on ordinary hours worked. Full-time employees accrue approximately 2.923 hours per week.

2. How do I calculate annual leave for a 38-hour week in WA?

Use the formula: (38 × 4) ÷ 52 = 2.923 hours per week.

3. How do I calculate accrued annual leave in WA?

Multiply the number of hours worked per week by 4, then divide by 52.

4. What is annual leave loading, and do I receive it?

Annual leave loading is an extra 17.5% of your base wage paid during annual leave. It applies if specified in your award or enterprise agreement.

5. How do I calculate annual leave loading in WA?

Multiply your weekly earnings by 17.5%, then multiply by the number of leave weeks taken.

6. What happens to unused annual leave if I resign?

Unused annual leave, including any applicable leave loading, must be paid out when you leave your job.

7. Can my employer make me take annual leave in WA?

Yes, in certain circumstances such as business shutdowns or if excessive leave has accumulated, an employer can direct employees to take leave.

8. Can I cash out my annual leave in WA?

Annual leave can only be cashed out if allowed under your award or enterprise agreement, and employees must keep at least four weeks of leave.

Use our Annual Leave Calculator WA to quickly determine your leave entitlements and plan your time off with confidence.