Employees who don’t earn commission get a 17.5% annual leave loading. This is paid on the minimum rate.
Employees who earn commission get the higher of the:
- average of commission payments earned in the last 12 months, or
- 17.5% annual leave loading paid on the minimum rate.
Example
Nick is a commercial traveller who earns a weekly commission.
Nick’s average commission for the last 12 months is $110 per week. His minimum weekly rate is $800.
His employer compares his average commission to the 17.5% annual leave loading.
Annual leave loading of 17.5% on $800 a week is $140.
When Nick takes annual leave he'll get paid the annual leave loading because it's higher.
What to do next
- Find out about Leave
- Use our Pay and Conditions Tool to calculate your annual leave or sick and carer’s leave
- Get help with leave
- Find out about Other workplace relations help
