Calculators
PTO Payout Calculator
Estimate what your accrued, unused PTO is worth, and check whether your state requires it to be paid out when you leave a job.
Cash value of accrued PTO + state payout rules
Your PTO
PTO payout value
Gross payout
$2,000.00
80 hrs × $25.00/hr, before taxes
Payout of unused PTO depends on your state and your employer's written policy. California, Colorado, Montana and Nebraska require payout of earned vacation; many states leave it to company policy. Confirm with your state labor department.
Notes
- PTO payout = accrued unused hours × your hourly rate.
- California, Colorado, Montana and Nebraska treat earned vacation as wages that must be paid out. Most other states leave it to company policy.
Frequently asked questions
Does my employer have to pay out unused vacation?
It depends on your state and your employer's written policy. Four states (CA, CO, MT, NE) require payout of earned vacation; elsewhere it follows company policy.
Guides that explain the rules
- PTO Payout by State: Use It or Lose It, Explained Which states require employers to pay out accrued vacation when you leave, where use-it-or-lose-it policies are legal, and how to value the PTO in your final paycheck.