Terminal Leave Calculator
Calculate your last day of work, terminal leave start date, and sell-back value. See exactly when you can start your civilian job search while still receiving military pay.
Your Separation Details
The official date you separate from active duty.
Check your current leave balance in myPay or with your admin.
You can sell back up to 60 days of unused leave upon separation.
Your Last Day of Work
Thursday, April 23, 2026
60 days of terminal leave begins the next day
Terminal Leave Starts
Friday, April 24, 2026
Terminal Leave Days
60 days
Separation Date
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Leave Sell-Back Value
Calculation Breakdown
Pay During Terminal Leave
While on terminal leave, you continue to receive your full military pay and allowances as if you were still on active duty.
Estimated Total Pay During Terminal Leave Period
$16,349
~2.0 months of full pay & allowances
Terminal Leave Calendar
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Terminal Leave vs. Sell-Back: Which is Better?
Advantages of Terminal Leave
- +Full pay & allowances continue — base pay, BAH, and BAS all keep coming
- +Job hunting time — you can interview, relocate, and start a new job while still receiving military pay
- +TRICARE continues — full active duty medical coverage until your separation date
- +Still technically active duty — you retain military ID, commissary/exchange access, and all benefits
- +Can start a civilian job — many service members begin their new career during terminal leave (double-dipping is legal)
- +Worth more than sell-back — terminal leave includes all allowances, while sell-back only pays base pay
Advantages of Sell-Back
- +Lump sum payment — get cash in hand at separation for moving expenses or emergencies
- +Work until the end — useful if you need to complete a mission or want to maximize time in service
- +Good option for excess leave — if you have more than 60 days, sell back 60 and take the rest as terminal leave
Pro Tip: The Hybrid Approach
Most financial advisors recommend taking terminal leave rather than selling it back, because the total value (base pay + BAH + BAS + benefits) far exceeds the sell-back payment (base pay only). If you have more than 60 days, consider selling back 60 days and taking the remainder as terminal leave. You can also combine terminal leave with PTDY (Permissive Temporary Duty) for house-hunting — ask your command about the 10-day PTDY entitlement for separating members.