PTO Calculator (USA) - Track & Project Your Paid Time Off

Name: PTO Calculator
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PTO Calculator

Enter your PTO details to project your future balance.

Current PTO Balance

hrs

Pay Frequency

Accrual Method

PTO Hours Earned / Pay Period

hrs

Example: 6.15 hrs/period ≈ 16 days/year on a bi-weekly schedule.

PTO Hours / Hour Worked

Hours Worked / Period

hrs

Example: 0.04 hrs earned per hour worked ≈ 1 hour PTO per 25 hours worked.

Annual Lump Sum

hrs

Granted all at once, usually at the start of the year or on your anniversary.

Projection

Project Forward

periods

Planned Time Off

hrs

Annual PTO Cap (0 = no cap)

hrs

Some employers cap total accrued balance — hours above the cap stop accruing.

Projected Balance

61.90hrs

After 6 pay periods and 16 hrs planned time off

Current Balance	40.00 hrs
Accrual / Period	6.15 hrs
Total Accrued Over projection window	36.90 hrs
Forfeited (Cap Reached)	0.00 hrs
Balance Before Time Off	76.90 hrs
Planned Time Off	-16.00 hrs
Projected Balance	60.90 hrs
≈ In Work Days	7.61 days
Annualized Accrual	159.90 hrs / yr

Estimates only. Actual PTO policies, caps, rollover rules, and accrual timing vary by employer and state. Check your employee handbook or HR team for exact terms.

Step by Step

How to Project Your PTO Balance

Get an accurate PTO projection in seconds by matching the inputs to your employer's policy.

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Enter Current Balance

Type your current PTO balance in hours, found on your pay stub.

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Choose Accrual Method

Select fixed per period, per hour worked, or annual lump sum.

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Set Your Projection

Enter how many pay periods forward and any planned time off.

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Review Your Balance

See your accrued hours, forfeited hours, and final projected balance.

Accrual Methods

Understanding PTO Accrual Methods

Employers structure PTO differently — here's how the three common methods work.

Most Common

Fixed per Pay Period

A set number of hours is added to your balance every pay period, regardless of hours worked — common for salaried employees.

Hourly Staff

Per Hour Worked

PTO accrues proportionally to hours actually worked — often used for part-time, hourly, or variable-schedule employees.

Upfront Grant

Annual Lump Sum

Your full year's PTO is granted at once, typically on January 1st or your hire anniversary, rather than building up gradually.

Balance Limit

Accrual Cap

Many employers stop PTO from accruing once your balance hits a maximum, until you use some and drop below the cap.

Year-End Rules

Rollover vs Use-It-or-Lose-It

Some employers let unused PTO roll into the next year without limit, some cap the rollover amount, and some forfeit unused hours entirely.

Varies by State

Earned Wage Protections

A few states treat accrued PTO as earned wages, restricting "use-it-or-lose-it" policies or requiring payout at termination.

This calculator provides general estimates only and is not legal or HR advice. PTO accrual rates, caps, rollover limits, and payout rules are set by your employer and may be affected by state law. Always check your employee handbook or HR department for your exact policy.

Quick Reference

Common PTO Accrual Rates

Approximate bi-weekly accrual rates for common annual PTO totals (based on 26 pay periods/year).

Annual PTO (Days)	Annual PTO (Hours)	Per Pay Period (Bi-Weekly)	Per Month
10 days	80 hrs	3.08 hrs	6.67 hrs
15 days	120 hrs	4.62 hrs	10.00 hrs
20 days	160 hrs	6.15 hrs	13.33 hrs
25 days	200 hrs	7.69 hrs	16.67 hrs
30 days	240 hrs	9.23 hrs	20.00 hrs

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about calculating and projecting your PTO.

How is PTO accrual calculated?

PTO is usually earned in one of three ways: a fixed number of hours added each pay period, a rate per hour actually worked (common for part-time or hourly staff), or a lump sum granted once a year. Your balance is your prior balance plus new accrual, minus any hours used.

Is PTO required by law in the United States?

No federal law requires private employers to offer paid vacation or PTO. However, a growing number of states and cities require paid sick leave, and PTO policies are set individually by each employer.

What happens to unused PTO at year-end?

This depends entirely on your employer's policy and state law. Some employers allow unlimited rollover, some cap how much can carry over, and some use "use-it-or-lose-it" policies — though a handful of states (like California) treat earned PTO as a wage and prohibit forfeiting it.

How many PTO days is average in the US?

Private-sector employees in the US commonly receive somewhere between 10 and 20 paid vacation days per year after accounting for tenure, on top of separate paid holidays, though this varies significantly by employer, industry, and years of service.

Does PTO combine vacation and sick leave?

Many employers use a single combined PTO bank for vacation, sick time, and personal days. Others keep sick leave and vacation as separate balances. Check your employee handbook to see which policy applies to you.

Is this PTO calculator free?

Yes, this tool is completely free with no signup, no limits, and no data sent to any server.

Why WebToolOcean

Why Use Our PTO Calculator?

Built to help employees plan time off with confidence.

Instant Results

Every figure updates in real time as you adjust your inputs — no page reloads.

100% Private

Your PTO details never leave your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

Three Accrual Methods

Model fixed, per-hour, or lump-sum accrual to match your employer's policy.

Full Balance Breakdown

See accrued hours, forfeited hours, planned time off, and your final balance together.

Copy Results Instantly

Copy the full breakdown to plan a trip or double-check your pay stub.

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