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$65,000 salary, 15 days PTO, bi-weekly, 3 days used
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Our PTO calculator computes your current accrued balance, per-paycheck accrual rate, cash payout value, and projected year-end balance. It handles both salaried and hourly employees and supports prorated PTO for mid-year starters.
Most companies accrue PTO gradually throughout the year rather than granting it all on January 1. With 15 days annual PTO on a bi-weekly schedule, you earn 0.577 days per paycheck. By mid-year you've earned 7.5 days; by year-end, the full 15.
California treats PTO as earned wages — it cannot expire ("use it or lose it" policies are illegal in California). All unused PTO must be paid out upon termination at the employee's final rate of pay. This applies to all California employees regardless of company size.
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