PTO accrual calculator

Set up paid time off or sick leave accrual. Split a yearly PTO amount by pay period, or calculate hours earned from hours worked, like 1 hour for every 30 worked.

How to use it

  • You enter the data
  • Smallo works it out
  • You get the result
  1. Enter the yearly PTO hours and the pay frequency.
  2. Or enter the hours worked per hour earned and the hours worked.
  3. Read the hours earned, and add a yearly cap if your policy has one.

Frequently asked questions

How is PTO accrual per paycheck calculated?

Divide the yearly PTO hours by the number of paychecks. 80 hours a year paid every two weeks is 80 / 26 = 3.08 hours per paycheck.

Are there legal minimums for paid leave?

There is no federal paid vacation rule, but many states and cities require paid sick leave, often 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Check the rules where your employees work.