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Updated June 2026 · estimates, not legal advice

PTO payout estimate California

Estimated gross payout

$4,615

Annual salary
$80,000
Unused PTO
15 days · 120 hrs
Hourly rate
$38.46
State payout law
Required at separation

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Nine calculators for leaving on your terms

Each one runs on official data from state labor departments and the US Department of Labor. Start with the payout most people are owed.

PTO Payout Calculator

Most used

See whether your state legally owes you your unused PTO and the exact dollar amount, ready to paste into an HR email.

Final Paycheck Deadline

When your employer must legally hand over your last paycheck.

Notice Period Calculator

Your exact last working day, plus a ready resignation letter.

Severance Calculator

Estimate your package at standard, senior, and executive tiers.

Overtime Pay Calculator

Federal and stricter daily state overtime, down to the dollar.

WARN Act Calculator

Check mass-layoff notice violations and the back pay you may be owed.

Paid Sick Leave Calculator

Accrued sick-leave balance and payout rules, state by state.

Total Compensation

What your job is really worth once benefits are counted in.

Minimum Wage by State

2026 rates, tipped wages, and daily overtime for every state.

Highest Minimum Wage States in 2026

The states with the highest minimum wage rates in 2026, compared to the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. Rates reflect scheduled mid-year increases effective July 1, 2026.

Rank State 2026 Rate
1 District of Columbia $18.40
2 Washington $17.13
3 Connecticut $16.94
4 California $16.90
5 Hawaii $16.00
6 New York $16.00
7 Rhode Island $16.00
8 New Jersey $15.92

See the full breakdown for all 50 states on our Minimum Wage by State page.

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How These Calculators Work

PTOPayout is your complete career exit toolkit — covering everything from notice period calculation and final paycheck deadlines to PTO payout by state and vacation payout laws. Our notice period calculator helps you calculate your exact last working day and auto-generates a professional resignation letter. The final paycheck deadline calculator shows you exactly when your employer must legally pay your last wages — with state-by-state rules for all 50 states.

Wondering about PTO payout laws in your state? Our PTO payout calculator covers all 50 states and tells you whether your accrued PTO must be paid at separation. States like California treat unused vacation as earned wages, while others allow use-it-or-lose-it PTO policies. Our final paycheck calculator shows when your employer must issue your last paycheck — deadlines range from the same day (California) to the next regular payday.

Our severance pay calculator estimates your payout at three experience tiers using industry-standard formulas. The minimum wage 2026 lookup covers every state — including tipped wages, daily overtime, and scheduled mid-year increases. And the total compensation calculator shows the full value of your job, including benefits, so you can compare offers accurately.

Need to plan your exit timeline? The last working day calculator takes your resignation date and notice period to give you an exact end date and visual countdown. All tools are free, instant, and require no signup — just open, enter your details, and get answers backed by official labor law data.

Trusted by Employees Across the US

Data sourced from all 50 state labor departments. Updated June 2026.

Used by employees checking their rights before resigning, during layoffs, and when negotiating offers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get paid for unused PTO when I quit?
It depends on your state. California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Montana require employers to pay out all accrued, unused PTO at separation — no exceptions. In about 20 other states, payout is required by default unless the employer has a clear written forfeiture policy communicated at hire. The remaining states leave it entirely to employer policy. Use our PTO Payout Calculator to check your state's specific law.
How much vacation payout will I get when I leave my job?
Your vacation payout (also called PTO payout) equals your hourly rate multiplied by your unused vacation hours. For salaried employees, calculate your hourly rate as: annual salary ÷ 2,080 hours. For example, if you earn $75,000/year with 12 unused vacation days, your vacation payout would be approximately $3,461.54 before taxes. Use our vacation payout calculator to get your exact amount.
What states require PTO payout when you quit?
Ten states have strong PTO payout laws that require employers to pay accrued vacation time at separation: California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, and New York. DC also requires payout unless there is a written agreement otherwise. In these states, accrued PTO is treated as earned wages under state labor law and cannot be forfeited. Check our PTO payout by state tool for the full breakdown.
How do I calculate my last day of work?
Enter your resignation date and notice period length into our Last Working Day Calculator. It accounts for weekends and gives you your exact last day, total remaining work days, and a visual timeline. Most US employees give two weeks notice, but your contract may specify a different period.
Is severance pay required by law in the US?
No. There is no federal or state law requiring private employers to pay severance. However, severance is common practice — especially during layoffs. Standard formulas range from 1 week per year of service (entry-level) to 4 weeks per year (executive). The WARN Act may require 60 days notice for mass layoffs. Use our Severance Pay Calculator to estimate your payout at three different tiers.
What is the minimum wage in my state in 2026?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr, unchanged since 2009. However, 42 states have set higher rates. The highest is Washington DC at $18.40/hr (effective July 1, 2026). Three states — Alaska, DC, and Oregon — have mid-year rate changes in 2026. Check our Minimum Wage by State page for your state's current rate, tipped wage, and overtime rules.
Is use-it-or-lose-it PTO legal?
In most US states, yes — employers can require you to use your PTO by year-end or forfeit it, as long as the policy is clearly communicated in writing. However, California, Colorado, Montana, and Nebraska explicitly prohibit use-it-or-lose-it policies because they treat accrued PTO as earned wages. Employers in those states may cap future accrual but cannot take away what you have already earned.
Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: June 2026. Results are estimates — not legal advice.