This analysis covers 48 verified healthcare employers. Entry-level employees in this industry typically receive 15 vacation days per year (median), with senior employees receiving 25 days. Birthing parent leave averages 8 weeks paid.
Healthcare Insights
- •Healthcare employers offer 15–25 vacation days, with a 10-day spread between entry and senior levels.
- •Parental leave in healthcare: 8 weeks birthing, 6 weeks non-birthing at the median (2-week gap).
- •Combined PTO banks dominate healthcare, with 60% of employers using this model (vs. 45% nationally).
Healthcare Benchmarks
| Vacation DaysDays per year | LimitedBalancedRobust | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | 15 15 15 | ||
| Senior / Max | 25 25 30 | ||
vs. National
| Parental LeaveWeeks paid | LimitedBalancedRobust | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthing Parent | 6 8 12 | ||
| Non-Birthing Parent | 4 6 8 | ||
vs. National
PTO Policy Models in Healthcare
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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