Public Sector & Utilities
PTO Benchmarks
This analysis covers 34 verified public sector & utilities employers. Entry-level employees in this industry typically receive 10 vacation days per year (median), with senior employees receiving 25 days. Birthing parent leave averages 6 weeks paid.
Public Sector & Utilities Insights
- •Public Sector & Utilities employers offer 10–25 vacation days, with a 15-day spread between entry and senior levels.
- •Parental leave in public sector & utilities: 6 weeks birthing, 5 weeks non-birthing at the median (1-week gap).
- •Public Sector & Utilities shows no adoption of unlimited PTO, relying instead on traditional accrual and combined bank models.
Public Sector & Utilities Benchmarks
| Vacation DaysDays per year | LimitedBalancedRobust | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | 10 10 15 | ||
| Senior / Max | 22 25 27 | ||
vs. National
| Parental LeaveWeeks paid | LimitedBalancedRobust | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthing Parent | 6 6 8 | ||
| Non-Birthing Parent | 4 5 6 | ||
vs. National
PTO Policy Models in Public Sector & Utilities
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
Public Sector & Utilities PTO FAQ
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