Final Paycheck Calculator

Your last check normally covers the hours you worked in your final pay period, plus a payout of unused PTO if your state or your employer's policy requires one. Enter your rate and hours to estimate the gross amount before taxes.

Hourly rate ($) Hours worked in final pay period Unused PTO hours paid out (0 if none)

Worked example

At $25/hr with 70 hours worked and 40 PTO hours paid out: hours pay is $1,750, PTO payout is $1,000, for a final gross paycheck of $2,750 before taxes and deductions.

Formula

Final paycheck (gross) = (hourly rate × hours worked) + (hourly rate × PTO hours paid out). Overtime in the final period is paid at your overtime rate — check it with the Overtime Pay Calculator.

FAQ

When must my final paycheck arrive? Federal law allows it by the next regular payday, but many states require it sooner — some on your last day if you were fired, others within a set number of days. Your state labor department publishes the exact deadline.

Can an employer deduct things from my final check? Deductions for unreturned equipment or advances usually need your written authorization, and deductions generally cannot drop your pay below minimum wage. Rules vary by state.