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PTO Accrual Calculator

Calculate paid time off accrual per pay period for hourly and salaried staff.

Enter annual PTO days and pay-period frequency to see accrual per period and per hour.

Total PTO hours per year120
Accrual per pay period4.62 hrs
Accrual per hour worked0.0577 hrs

How to use it

  1. 1Enter annual PTO days.
  2. 2Choose pay period (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).
  3. 3See accrual rate.

Real use cases

  • HR admins setting up new plans.
  • Employees tracking balance.
  • Payroll audits.

Frequently asked

How much PTO is standard?

U.S. average is 10-15 days for new hires. U.K., E.U., and most of the world starts at 20-25 days plus public holidays.

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