Paid Time Off (PTO) Benchmark
Paid vacation days actually taken per year by country, policy type and tenure.
Comparing job offers or setting a leave policy? See how many vacation days people actually take by country, policy type and tenure.
About Paid Time Off (PTO) Benchmark
Paid time off varies hugely across countries — and 'unlimited' policies often result in fewer days taken than fixed allowances. This benchmark shows paid days actually taken per year by country, policy type and tenure.
How to use Paid Time Off (PTO) Benchmark
- 1Choose the country, policy type and tenure that match your situation.
- 2Read the 25th, median, 75th and 90th percentile bands for that selection.
- 3Enter your own figure to see exactly which percentile you fall in.
- 4Add a data point to sharpen the PTO benchmark for everyone — it stays in your browser.
Why use Paid Time Off (PTO) Benchmark?
- ✓Free, instant PTO percentiles — no sign-up, no paywall.
- ✓Filter by several dimensions to find numbers that actually match your situation.
- ✓Enter your own figure and see exactly where it lands in the distribution.
- ✓Community-contributed data points keep the bands fresh and realistic.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacation days are normal?+
The US averages roughly 12–16 paid days, while the UK and much of Europe mandate 25–30+. Filter by country, policy and tenure for the figure.
Do unlimited PTO policies mean more time off?+
Often not — people on 'unlimited' policies frequently take fewer days than those with a fixed allowance, which is why this tool tracks days actually used.
Is the PTO benchmark free to use?+
Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser and needs no sign-up. Any data point you add stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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