This analysis covers 30 verified education employers. Entry-level employees in this industry typically receive 15 vacation days per year (median), with senior employees receiving 24 days. 7% of employers offer unlimited PTO. Birthing parent leave averages 8 weeks paid.
Education Insights
- •Education employers with defined vacation policies offer 15–24 days, with a 9-day spread between entry and senior levels. (7% offer unlimited PTO instead.)
- •Parental leave in education: 8 weeks birthing, 6 weeks non-birthing at the median (2-week gap).
Education Benchmarks
| Vacation DaysDays per year | LimitedBalancedRobust | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | 12 15 15 | ||
| Senior / Max | 22 24 25 | ||
vs. National
| Parental LeaveWeeks paid | LimitedBalancedRobust | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthing Parent | 6 8 8 | ||
| Non-Birthing Parent | 4 6 8 | ||
vs. National
PTO Policy Models in Education
Hours accrue per pay period. Clear and predictable, but comes with administrative overhead.
Vacation + sick in one bucket. Simpler administration and more employee flexibility.
No set allowance. Popular in tech, but watch for "unlimited but unused" culture.
vs. National Average
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