Leave Calculator
Leave Calculator is an online tool designed to assist both employers and employees in calculating the amount of various types of leave an employee is entitled to, including annual leave and sick leave, based on their specific work conditions.
The Leave Calculator is a handy online tool for calculating entitlements to different kinds of leave, including annual, personal, and carer's leave. It considers various factors like the type of employment (full-time, part-time, casual), work patterns and length of service. This tool simplifies complex calculations and ensures both employers and employees understand their leave rights, helping to avoid disputes and ensure fair work practices.
Using a leave calculator
The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a free online leave calculator for annual leave and personal/carer's leave. A calculator is only as accurate as the information you enter, so check results against the National Employment Standards and the employee's award, especially for part-time employees whose hours change and for shiftworkers who may get extra annual leave. For example, a part-time employee who works 22.8 hours a week accrues 91.2 hours of annual leave a year.
Read our annual leave guide and our guide to personal/carer's leave.
General information only
This content is general information about Australian employment law, current at the date it was last reviewed. It does not take your circumstances into account and is not legal advice. For advice about your situation, call Employment Compass on 1300 144 002.
Last reviewed: October 2026
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