PTO Accrual Calculator
Estimate PTO earned per pay period and current available balance.
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PTO Payout Calculator
Estimate the gross cash value of unused PTO or vacation hours using your hourly wage or annual salary.
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Calculate unused PTO value
This calculator estimates gross cash value only. Whether unused PTO must or may be paid depends on employer policy, employment agreements, and applicable state or local law.
How to calculate PTO payout
The basic gross cash value of unused PTO is the number of eligible PTO hours multiplied by the hourly rate used for the payout.
Gross PTO payout = Eligible PTO hours × Hourly rate
Example: 40 unused PTO hours at $25/hour
Forty unused PTO hours multiplied by a $25 hourly rate equals a gross cash value of $1,000.
40 hours × $25/hour = $1,000
How salaried PTO payout is estimated
For salaried employees, Numviro converts annual salary into an hourly equivalent using the work schedule you enter.
Hourly equivalent = Annual salary ÷ (Hours per week × Weeks per year)
Why an eligible payout percentage is included
Some employer policies may limit how much unused time can be paid. The percentage field lets you model a partial payout without assuming that every unused hour is payable.
Important: the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act does not itself require employers to provide paid vacation. PTO and vacation benefits are generally matters of employer policy or agreement, while payout obligations can also depend on state or local law.
PTO payout calculator FAQ
How much is 40 hours of PTO worth?
Multiply 40 by the hourly rate used for payout. At $25 per hour, 40 hours has a gross value of $1,000.
How do I calculate PTO payout from salary?
Convert annual salary to an hourly equivalent using your regular work schedule, then multiply that hourly rate by eligible unused PTO hours.
Is PTO payout required when I leave a job?
That depends on employer policy, agreements, and applicable state or local law. This calculator estimates value only and does not determine whether a payout is legally required.
Is PTO payout the same as PTO accrual?
No. PTO accrual measures how much leave you earn over time. PTO payout estimates the cash value of unused leave that is eligible to be paid.
Does this calculator estimate taxes on PTO payout?
No. It intentionally shows gross payout value before tax withholding and other payroll deductions.
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