PTO Accrual Calculator
How much paid time off have you accrued? Work out your PTO per paycheck and your current balance — in days and hours.
Key facts
- There is no US federal law requiring paid vacation: the FLSA does not require payment for time not worked — PTO is a matter of agreement between employer and employee (DOL). This calculator uses YOUR plan’s numbers.
- For reference (BLS): private-industry workers get on average about 10 paid vacation days after 1 year of service and about 15 after 5 years — a good starting point if you don’t know your allowance.
- Accrual: your annual allowance is earned each paycheck. 15 days/year paid biweekly (26 paychecks) is about 0.58 day (4.6 hours) of PTO per paycheck.
FAQ
- Is my employer required to give me paid time off?
- No US federal law requires paid vacation — the FLSA does not require payment for time not worked; PTO is a matter of agreement (DOL). Some states/cities separately mandate paid sick leave.
- How does PTO accrual work?
- Annual allowance ÷ number of pay periods per year = accrual per paycheck. Your balance = accrued − used. The calculator shows both in days and hours.
- How much PTO is typical?
- Per BLS, private-industry workers average about 10 paid vacation days after 1 year and about 15 after 5 years. Many employers combine vacation and sick time into a single “PTO” bank.