PTO includes vacation days, personal days, and sick leave. Calculation varies depending on the
policy your company uses.
To calculate PTO:
1. Determine the accrual rate: decide how many hours of PTO an employee earns per pay
period.
2. Calculate total accrual by multiplying the accrual rate by the number of pay periods
in a year.
3. Adjust for work schedule. If you work part-time or have a variable schedule, your
accrual may differ. Adjust your calculations based on your expected hours to get an accurate
estimate of your PTO.
4. Consider your PTO limit. Account for the maximum amount of PTO you can accrue.