Time Off Calculator

PTO accrual means you earn time off gradually over the year rather than receiving it all at once. For example, if you get 15 days/year, you accrue about 1.25 days per month or 0.577 days per pay period (bi-weekly).

The average US worker gets 10-15 PTO days per year. Entry-level employees typically start with 10 days, while employees with 5+ years may receive 15-20 days. Some companies offer unlimited PTO, though usage averages 12-14 days.

Carryover allows unused PTO to roll over to the next year, up to a maximum limit. Common carryover limits are 40-80 hours (5-10 days). Some states require employers to allow carryover or pay out unused PTO.

In many states (like California), employers must pay out accrued unused PTO upon separation. Other states leave this to company policy. Check your state laws and employee handbook for specifics.

Dewx OPS Hub automates PTO accrual calculations, tracks balances in real time, handles approval workflows, manages carryover rules, and gives HR teams visibility into leave patterns across the organization.