The PTO transparency crisis: Of 50,164 remote jobs analyzed, only 10,258 (20.4%) disclosed their time-off policies. Among those transparent enough to share, 80.5% offer unlimited PTO—a dramatic shift from traditional accrual systems. This means 39,906 jobs (79.6%) keep candidates guessing about work-life balance. The 19.5% with traditional policies split between 0-10 days, 15-20 days, and 20-25 days.
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PTO Benefits Analysis
The Great PTO Divide: Unlimited vs. Traditional
Most companies keep PTO secret. Of the 10,258 that share: 80.5% offer unlimited time off—a dramatic shift from traditional vacation systems.
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PTO Transparency Crisis
20.4%
disclose PTO policies
8,258
offer unlimited PTO
39,906
keep PTO secret
PTO Policies Across Job Categories
Traditional PTO ranges from 0-30+ days, while unlimited dominates at 85.9%
Work-Life Champions: Categories with Most Unlimited PTO Jobs Top PTO
| Category | UnlimitedUnlimited PTO Jobs | TraditionalTraditional PTO | %% Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 452 | 75 | 85.8% |
| Customer Service | 223 | 37 | 85.8% |
| Account Management | 198 | 33 | 85.7% |
| Data Science | 215 | 36 | 85.7% |
| Human Resources | 147 | 25 | 85.5% |
| IT Support | 156 | 27 | 85.2% |
| Sales | 241 | 41 | 85.5% |
Note: "Unlimited" PTO policies vary significantly in practice. Some companies encourage regular time off, while others may have unwritten expectations that limit actual usage.
Understanding PTO Transparency
Only 20.4% of 50,164 remote jobs disclose their PTO policies. This analysis is based on 10,258 positions that chose transparency since tracking began.
The Unlimited Revolution: Among companies that disclose, 80.5% have adopted unlimited PTO policies. Traditional policies range from minimal (0-10 days) to generous (30+ days), but represent only 19.5% of disclosed policies.