Final Payroll Cost
People are usually the second-largest closing cost after the lease. Enter headcount, wage, accrued PTO, severance, and any short WARN notice to see the total final payroll bill — including back-pay exposure.
This calculator provides estimates for educational use only. It is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures are based on current IRS rules — verify against IRS.gov or consult a licensed professional. See our full disclaimer.
Your Final Payroll
Estimated Final Payroll
* WARN back-pay models up to 60 days at the average wage. State final-pay and PTO rules vary — not legal advice.
What This Calculator Shows
Last Run + PTO
Final wages plus accrued PTO payout by state assumption.
Severance
Optional per-employee or weeks-of-pay severance.
WARN Back-Pay
Models up-to-60-day back wages and benefits if notice was short.
Print-Ready
Hand to your payroll provider or accountant.
Authoritative References
- U.S. Department of Labor — WARN Act — back-pay and penalty rules.
- State final-wage and PTO-payout statutes (retrieved 2026-08-13).
Estimates only. State final-pay and PTO rules vary; this is not legal advice. Confirm with a professional.
Final Payroll FAQs
The last regular pay run, any accrued paid-time-off payout, optional severance, and — if WARN notice was under 60 days — back wages and benefits for up to 60 days.
It depends on your state and your policy. Several states require payout of accrued PTO at separation; others treat it as forfeitable. The tool lets you include it so the total is complete.
If you owed WARN notice and gave less, you can owe back wages and benefits for up to 60 days, plus civil penalties. The calculator models that exposure by headcount and wage.