PTO Accrual Calculator
Overtime pay, hourly ↔ salary, PTO
- PTO per hour worked
- 0.0577 h
- Hours worked to earn 1 hour
- 17.33 h
- PTO hours per year
- 120 h
Rules used: FLSA overtime at 1.5× the regular rate; 2,080 work hours in a 40-hour year · Updated Oct 21, 2026
Enter your PTO days per year and pay schedule to see how much time off you earn each pay period and per hour worked.
How to use the PTO Calculator
- Enter PTO days per year and the length of your workday.
- Check the hours you work in a year (2,080 for full time).
- Pick your pay frequency.
How PTO accrual is calculated
PTO accrual rate = PTO hours per year ÷ hours worked per year. 10 days × 8 hours = 80 hours; 80 ÷ 2,080 = 0.0385 hours per hour worked — about 1 hour for every 26 hours. Paid biweekly, that is 3.08 hours per paycheck.
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Frequently asked questions
How much PTO do I get for 40 hours worked?
With 80 hours a year: 40 × 0.0385 = 1.54 hours.
Is PTO required by law in the US?
No federal law requires paid vacation; it depends on your employer and some state and city sick-leave laws.
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Results are calculations from the times you enter. Pay figures are gross estimates before tax; your employment contract and local law decide what you are actually owed.