Convert annual PTO hours into hourly, weekly, biweekly, and monthly accrual rates. Ideal for comparing handbook math to your pay stub.
Enter annual PTO and expected hours worked in the year (2,080 for full-time is standard).
Enter values and click Calculate.
Results are estimates based on common PTO policies. Actual employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.
Salaried and many hourly workers earn the same PTO hours each paycheck regardless of overtime.
Rate = Annual PTO ÷ Pay periods
PTO earns proportionally to time on the clock — natural proration for part-time schedules.
Rate = Annual PTO ÷ Annual hours worked
Hourly accrual = Annual PTO ÷ Annual hours worked
Weekly = Annual PTO ÷ 52 · Monthly = Annual PTO ÷ 12
| Frequency | Hours earned | Equivalent days (8-hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour worked (2,080 hrs) | 0.058 hrs | — |
| Weekly | 2.31 hrs | 0.29 days |
| Biweekly | 4.62 hrs | 0.58 days |
| Monthly | 10.00 hrs | 1.25 days |
Your accrual rate is the speed at which leave hours enter your balance. Payroll systems apply it each pay period or each hour worked.
160 annual hours ÷ 2,080 worked ≈ 0.077 PTO hours per hour worked. At 40 hours per week, that is about 3.08 PTO hours weekly.
96 annual hours ÷ 26 periods = 3.69 hours earned every other Friday.
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Estimates based on common PTO policies. Employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.