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Maryland PTO and vacation calculator - 2026

Calculate your Maryland PTO balance, accrual rate, and payout value. Maryland does not require vacation payout by law. Track your vacation days and calculate what unused PTO is worth.

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Maryland PTO laws - vacation payout and accrual rights

What Maryland law says about paid time off payout and accrual

Maryland does not require vacation payout by law

No state mandate for vacation payout

Maryland PTO law overview

Maryland requires paid sick leave for employers with 15 or more employees but does not require general PTO payout. Sick leave accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked up to 40 hours annually.

Maryland's paid sick leave requirement is separate from vacation PTO. Maryland does not require vacation to be paid out at termination but does require employers to honor their written PTO policies.

Governing law

Maryland PTO and vacation law is governed by Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Lab and Empl 3-1301 (Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-1301). The official authority for Maryland wage and hour enforcement including PTO disputes is the Maryland Department of Labor.

Data source: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-1301. Last verified: 2026. PTO laws can change. Consult an employment attorney for advice specific to your Maryland situation.

Frequently asked questions - PTO

Do employers have to pay out unused PTO when you leave?
It depends on your state. California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Rhode Island require employers to pay out all accrued unused PTO upon termination. Most other states allow employers to set their own policy - if your employer's policy says PTO is paid out, they must honor it. Always check your employee handbook and state law.
How is PTO accrual calculated?
PTO accrual is typically calculated as hours earned per pay period. For example, if you earn 15 days (120 hours) per year paid bi-weekly, you accrue 120 / 26 = 4.62 hours per pay period. Some employers give a lump sum at the start of the year instead of accruing gradually. Your employee handbook should specify your accrual method.
Can employers have a use-it-or-lose-it PTO policy?
In most states yes - employers can require you to use PTO by year end or forfeit it. However, California, Colorado, and a few other states prohibit use-it-or-lose-it policies because they classify accrued PTO as earned wages. In these states, unused PTO must roll over or be paid out.
What is the difference between PTO and vacation days?
PTO (Paid Time Off) is a combined bank of paid leave that covers vacation, sick days, and personal days. Traditional vacation days are separate from sick leave. Most modern employers use a single PTO bank for simplicity. The key difference is that PTO can be used for any reason, while vacation time is typically pre-scheduled and sick days require an illness.