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title: "How to select Paid Time Off (PTO) for Timesheet Codes"
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updated: 2026-10-15T01:02:55Z
published: 2026-10-15T01:02:55Z
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# How to select Paid Time Off (PTO) for Timesheet Codes

## How to select Paid Time Off for a new Timesheet Code

To select Paid Time Off for a new Timesheet Code, complete the following:

1. Go to the top toolbar and click **Settings** ![A simple icon representing a settings gear. ](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A43%3A55Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A43%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7hxNkII%2FDUHc%2F%2FmR1prfihh1qe9gl66FZa1Tb540GeQ%3D) **.**
2. In the side panel, go to **Operations >** **Timesheet Codes**.
3. Click **Add**. ![A table displaying timesheet codes with an 'Add' button highlighted for user action.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/how-to-select-paid-time-off-pto-for-timesheet-codes-image-ww5d8xo8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A43%3A55Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A43%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7hxNkII%2FDUHc%2F%2FmR1prfihh1qe9gl66FZa1Tb540GeQ%3D)
4. From the *Type* dropdown, select *Paid Time Off*. ![Editing timesheet code for meal with options for type and hourly rate.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/how-to-select-paid-time-off-pto-for-timesheet-codes-image-2ku0kv3j.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A43%3A55Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A43%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7hxNkII%2FDUHc%2F%2FmR1prfihh1qe9gl66FZa1Tb540GeQ%3D)
5. For the *Hourly Rate*, either check *Pay technician’s hourly rate* or *Custom hourly rate*.
  1. If you select *Custom hourly rate*, enter the dollar amount for the hourly rate.
6. Click **Save**.

## How to select Paid Time Off for an existing Timesheet Code

You can also edit an existing Timesheet Code Type, and select Paid Time Off. To select Paid Time Off on an existing timesheet code, complete the following:

1. Navigate to **Settings >** **Timesheet Codes**.
2. Click **Edit** for the timesheet code you wish to apply paid time off to.
3. From the *Type* dropdown, select *Paid Time Off*.
4. For the *Hourly Rate*, either check *Pay technician’s hourly rate* or *Custom hourly rate*.
  1. If you select *Custom hourly rate*, enter the dollar amount for the hourly rate.
5. Click **Save**.

## Technician Timesheet Summary Report and Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) is reflected in the Technician Timesheet Summary Report. A *Paid Time Off* column will be added to this report, and it will display any PTO hours for the individual technicians in the period.

In the Technician Timesheet Summary Report, PTO will be displayed under the *Paid Time Off* column.