PTO Value Calculator
Understand the monetary value of your paid time off.
Total days available per year
Days already taken
Understanding PTO Value
Paid time off is essentially extra compensation. Each PTO day is worth one day's pay—money you receive for not working. When comparing jobs, more PTO effectively means higher compensation.
How to Calculate PTO Value
The formula is simple:
Daily Rate = Annual Salary ÷ 260 working days
PTO Value = Daily Rate × Number of PTO Days
Example: $65,000 salary ÷ 260 = $250/day × 20 PTO days = $5,000 in PTO value
Average PTO by Tenure
| Years of Service | Average PTO Days |
|---|---|
| 0-1 years | 10-14 days |
| 1-5 years | 15-19 days |
| 5-10 years | 20-24 days |
| 10+ years | 25+ days |
Types of Time Off
- Combined PTO: Vacation and sick time in one bank
- Separate pools: Vacation days + separate sick days
- Unlimited PTO: No set number (but track usage!)
- Paid holidays: Usually 8-12 per year
PTO Policies to Understand
Use It or Lose It
Some employers require you to use PTO by year-end or lose it. Don't leave money on the table!
Rollover
Some policies allow rolling unused days to the next year, often with a cap.
PTO Payout
When you leave a company, many states require employers to pay out accrued, unused PTO. Check your state's laws and company policy.
Negotiating PTO
PTO is often more negotiable than salary. If a company can't meet your salary requirements, ask for additional PTO days as compensation.
5 extra PTO days at $250/day = $1,250 in additional value.