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PTO Payout Calculator

Estimate the value of unused paid time off from hourly pay or an annual salary.

Updated April 11, 2026
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Planning and research use

Why this page exists

Unused PTO can look like a small balance until it is converted into dollars. This calculator estimates the value of unused hours using either an hourly wage or a salary-based hourly equivalent so workers can get a quicker answer when planning a job change, year-end balance, or policy conversation.

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Run the estimate

Enter your numbers and read the result first, then use the sections below to understand what affects the outcome.

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PTO payout calculator

Estimate the value of unused paid time off from an hourly wage or annual salary.

Result

$1,365.00

Estimated PTO payout based on the pay information and unused PTO hours entered.

Estimated PTO payout$1,365.00

Hourly equivalent$32.50

Unused PTO hours42.0 hours

Hourly rate used$32.50

At $32.50 per hour, 42.0 unused hours are worth about $1,365.00 before taxes.
This estimate is most useful for planning conversations about leaving a role, year-end balances, or policy questions around unused time.
Check your employer policy next, because some plans cap payout or do not pay unused hours at all.

This is a planning estimate. Employer policy, local rules, taxes, and payout eligibility can change what is actually paid.

Planning note

Last updated April 11, 2026. Use this tool to compare scenarios and plan ahead, then confirm important details with the lender, employer, insurer, contractor, or other qualified provider involved in the final decision.

How it works

What the calculator is doing

Choose whether the estimate should start from an hourly rate or an annual salary.

If salary is used, the calculator converts annual pay into an hourly equivalent using work hours per week.

It multiplies the hourly value by unused PTO hours to estimate a potential payout amount.

Understanding your result

This result is most useful as a planning estimate rather than a guarantee. Employer policy, state rules, and tax withholding can all change what is actually paid, but seeing the approximate value can still make a time-off balance much easier to understand.

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Examples

Ways people use this tool

Example scenarios help turn a quick estimate into a more useful comparison or planning step.

Estimate unused PTO before leaving a role

Use the PTO balance and current pay to get a quick idea of what the unused time might be worth.

Translate salary into hourly value

Salary mode is helpful when the payout question comes up but the pay is not normally tracked by the hour.

Compare lower and higher PTO balances

Change the unused-hour amount to see how much value is sitting in the balance at different times of year.

FAQ

Common questions

Does this guarantee what my employer will pay?

No. The calculator gives a planning estimate only, and real payout depends on company policy and local rules.

Why does salary mode need hours per week?

The tool needs a workweek assumption so it can turn annual salary into an hourly equivalent before valuing the unused PTO hours.

Are taxes included in the payout result?

No. The estimate is shown before withholding, so the actual check could be lower after taxes and payroll deductions.

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Work ToolsUpdated April 11, 2026