PTO Payout Calculator
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimate the gross and net value of unused paid time off.
Estimated take-home PTO payout
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- Gross PTO payout: —
- Estimated withholding: —
- PTO days at 8 hours/day: —
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Quick summary: Estimate the gross and net value of unused paid time off.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate the gross and net value of unused paid time off.
How to use it
Enter Hourly pay rate ($); Unused PTO hours; Payout percentage multiplier; Estimated withholding rate (%). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
Gross payout equals hourly pay times unused hours times the payout multiplier. Estimated withholding is subtracted using the rate entered.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Hourly pay rate ($) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Unused PTO hours | 80 |
| Payout percentage multiplier | 1 |
| Estimated withholding rate (%) | 22 |
| Estimated take-home PTO payout | $2,184.00 |
|---|---|
| Gross PTO payout | $2,800.00 |
| Estimated withholding | $616.00 |
| PTO days at 8 hours/day | 10 |
Important limitations
Employer policy and state law determine whether PTO must be paid and whether all balances or payout percentages qualify.