Annual Leave Loading: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how annual leave loading provides extra pay on top of your base salary while you are taking your annual leave.
Annual leave loading is an extra payment you receive on top of your regular base pay while you are taking your annual leave.
Who it's for
This applies to employees working under most modern awards.
What you get
When you take your annual leave, you receive an extra 17.5% on top of your base pay for the duration of your time off.
What it costs you
If you are covered by a modern award, this payment is usually applied automatically.
The catch to know
This is not a universal rule for every worker. Not all employment contracts include this payment, so you should check your specific employment agreement to see if you are entitled to it.
How to apply
- Check your employment contract or modern award to confirm your eligibility.
- Review your payslips when you return from leave to ensure the loading was applied.
- Speak with your employer or a representative if you believe you are entitled to it but have not received it.