PTO Accrual Calculator
Enter your annual PTO and pay frequency — see hours earned each pay period, per month and per year, plus a projected balance.
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Formula
Per period = annual PTO hours ÷ pay periods per year. Projected = current balance + per period × periods ahead.
Example
80 hours/year on biweekly pay → ~3.08 hours per pay period, 6.67 per month. Over 12 periods you'd earn ~36.92 hours.
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Frequently asked
How do I know my pay periods per year?
Weekly = 52, biweekly = 26, semimonthly = 24, monthly = 12. Check your paystub if unsure.
Does this account for caps or accrual limits?
No. If your policy caps PTO, your real balance may stop growing earlier than projected.
Hours vs days?
Most US policies accrue PTO in hours (1 day ≈ 8 hours). Switch the unit at the top to match how your employer tracks it.
Are sick days included?
Only if your employer combines PTO and sick into one bucket. Otherwise model them separately.
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