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PTO Accrual Calculator

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Work out paid-time-off balances from accrual rates and hours worked.

calculatorPublished 2026/06/09

FAQs

What accrual models are common?
Per-pay-period accrual and accrual per hours worked are the most common. Each interacts differently with caps, carryover, and part-time schedules.
Is a PTO calculator a compliance tool?
No. Statutory leave rules vary by location. Use a calculator for planning and confirm entitlements in your HRIS or with counsel.

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PTO accrual determines how much paid time off an employee earns over a period, usually as hours accrued per pay period or per hours worked. This page explains the common accrual models, how caps and carryover rules change balances, and why accrual transparency reduces payroll disputes. It also notes that statutory leave rules vary by jurisdiction, so a calculator is a planning aid, not a compliance source. Use this guidance alongside your payroll or HRIS system. HRAIdir reviews those platforms independently, with scores sponsorship cannot move.