PTO Payout Calculator
Compare the gross value of unused paid time off.
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Gross PTO payout
$800.00
How this is calculated
- 40 unused PTO hours × $20.00 = $800.00 gross payout.
Amounts are displayed to the nearest cent. Calculations use unrounded values.
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How it works
This calculator estimates the gross value of unused paid time off by multiplying your hourly rate by the number of PTO hours you have remaining.
Example
If you make $20 per hour and have 40 unused PTO hours, your gross PTO payout estimate is $800.
Confirm the eligible balance
Begin with an updated leave balance and the policy that applies to that balance. A projected year-end balance can include time not yet earned. A combined PTO bank, vacation bank, and sick-leave bank may have different payout treatment. Confirm the eligible hours before multiplying.
If your balance is in days, convert using the hours assigned to a leave day under your policy. Three 8-hour days are 24 hours; three 10-hour days are 30 hours. At $22 per hour, those estimates are $528 and $660.
Check the rate and compare gross amounts
With 37.5 eligible hours and a $24 payout rate, the gross estimate is $900. If your final deposit is lower, obtain the itemized gross payout and deductions before comparing it to this number.
For salaried workers, ask payroll which hourly equivalent applies. Dividing salary by 2,080 may be useful for a rough comparison but is not a universal payout rule. This calculator does not choose a rate, account for taxes, or resolve a disputed balance.
Payout rules depend on where you work
Review the applicable state rule and your employer's policy. As one specific example, California generally treats earned vacation as wages and requires payment of earned, unused vacation when employment ends, subject to the stated collective-bargaining exception. That example is not a nationwide rule.
Keep the policy, final balance, dates of employment, and final pay stub together. If the figures do not reconcile, ask payroll to explain the eligible hours and rate used before relying on an estimate.
Put your result in context
Check the assumptions behind a PTO payoutFind the eligible leave balance, applicable hourly rate, and gross payout before comparing an estimate with your final paycheck.
FAQ
Is PTO payout legally required?
Not always. PTO payout rules depend on employer policy and state law.
Does this include taxes?
No. This is a gross estimate before deductions.
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Important note
These calculators provide estimates only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Actual pay may vary based on local law, employer rules, union agreements, deductions, and classification.
Updated September 24, 2026 · Calculation methodology · Report an issue