IL PTO

Illinois PTO Calculator

Illinois requires employers to pay out unused PTO when you leave your job.

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Accrual method

Per pay periodPer hour workedAnnual lump sum

Annual PTO (hours)

≈ 10 days (8h/day)

Pay period

Current balance (hours)

PTO used this year (hours)

Hourly rate ($) — optional

Accrual cap (hours) — optional

Illinois PTO rules

Employers must pay all accrued, unused vacation upon separation. Use-it-or-lose-it allowed only with reasonable opportunity and notice.

Statute: 820 ILCS 115/5

Your Results

ACCRUAL PER PERIOD

3.08 hrs

80 ÷ 26 = 3.08 hrs

ANNUAL PTO

80 hrs (10.0 days)

3.08 × 26 = 80 hrs

AVAILABLE BALANCE

0.0 hrs (0.0 days)

Current balance (0) − used (0) = 0.0 hrs

Enter your hourly rate to see PTO dollar value and payout estimate.

Month	Accrued	Balance
January	6.67 h	6.67 h
February	6.67 h	13.33 h
March	6.67 h	20.00 h
April	6.67 h	26.67 h
May	6.67 h	33.33 h
June	6.67 h	40.00 h
July	6.67 h	46.67 h
August	6.67 h	53.33 h
September	6.67 h	60.00 h
October	6.67 h	66.67 h
November	6.67 h	73.33 h
December	6.67 h	80.00 h

Illinois requires employers to pay all accrued, unused vacation when employment ends. Use-it-or-lose-it is allowed only if employees have a reasonable opportunity to use the time and reasonable notice of the policy. Illinois also requires paid leave (40 hours/year) for most employees under state law.

IL PTO LAWS

Illinois PTO Laws Summary

PTO Payout at Termination

Your state requires PTO payout

Employers must pay all accrued, unused vacation upon separation. Use-it-or-lose-it allowed only with reasonable opportunity and notice.

Statute: 820 ILCS 115/5

Use-it-or-lose-it

Allowed with conditions (e.g., reasonable opportunity and notice).

For official guidance, see Illinois Department of Labor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Illinois PTO FAQ

Yes. Under 820 ILCS 115/5, employers must pay all earned, unused vacation at separation. Use-it-or-lose-it is allowed only with reasonable opportunity and notice.