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Free calculators for PTO payout, final paycheck deadlines, severance, and minimum wage, each backed by verified US labor law. No signup.

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Updated July 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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Ten 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

How much notice your contract and state expect, plus a ready resignation letter.

Last Working Day

Count the working days left from your resignation date to your final day.

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 highest minimum wage rates currently in force, compared with the federal minimum of $7.25/hr, which has not moved since 2009. Includes the July 1, 2026 increases in Alaska, DC, and Oregon.

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 and DC. Updated July 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. 10 states treat accrued, unused PTO as earned wages that must be paid at separation regardless of company policy: California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Rhode Island. The other 41 jurisdictions make it conditional — some default to payout unless the employer has a clear written forfeiture policy communicated in advance, and others leave it entirely to the employer's policy. Use our PTO Payout Calculator to check your state's specific rule.
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?
10 states require employers to pay out accrued vacation or PTO at separation: California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Rhode Island. In these states accrued time is treated as earned wages under state law and cannot be forfeited, though some attach conditions — Maine's rule applies to employers with 10 or more employees, Rhode Island's after one year of service, and Louisiana's only once the employer has a vacation policy at all. A further group, including Maryland, New York, and North Carolina, defaults to payout unless the employer gave written notice of a forfeiture policy. Check our PTO payout by state tool for your state's 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?
Almost never. No federal law requires private employers to pay severance, and severance is normally a matter of contract or policy. New Jersey is the one significant exception: since April 10, 2023 its state WARN Act requires one week of pay per full year of service for employees caught in a covered mass layoff, plus four extra weeks if the employer gives less than 90 days' notice. Elsewhere the federal WARN Act only requires 60 days' notice, not money. Typical negotiated formulas run from 1 week per year of service to 4 weeks per year at executive level. Use our Severance Pay Calculator to estimate your payout at three tiers, and the WARN Act Calculator to check notice violations.
What is the minimum wage in my state in 2026?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr and has not changed since 2009. 30 states plus the District of Columbia now pay above it, while 20 states still sit at the federal floor. The highest rate anywhere is District of Columbia at $18.40/hr; the highest statewide rate is Washington at $17.13/hr. Alaska, DC, and Oregon raised their rates on July 1, 2026, and Florida steps up to $15.00 on September 30, 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 — an employer can require you to use PTO by year-end or forfeit it, provided the policy is clearly communicated in writing. California, Colorado, Montana, and Nebraska prohibit it outright, because they treat accrued PTO as earned wages that cannot be taken back. Illinois, Massachusetts, and North Dakota stop short of banning annual use deadlines but will not let an employer forfeit earned time at separation. Employers in all of these states may cap how much you accrue going forward, but cannot erase what you have already earned.
Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: July 2026. Results are estimates — not legal advice.