How the PTO Balance Calculator Works
The 4 Accrual Methods
Hourly Accrual: Earned = Hours Worked × Accrual Rate. Rate example: 0.04615 hr/hr = ~12 days/year for full-time.
Biweekly (per pay period): Earned = Pay Periods Elapsed × Hours Per Period. 3.08 hrs × 26 periods = 80 hrs = 10 days.
Monthly: Earned = Months Elapsed × Monthly Hours. 6.67 hrs × 12 = 80 hrs = 10 days.
Annual Front-Load: Full balance granted upfront. Calculator tracks usage against the total grant.
Year-End Projection
The calculator estimates your balance at December 31 by adding current balance + remaining accruals, subject to any carryover cap you set. This helps you plan whether to take additional time off before year-end or whether you will carry a balance into next year.