Quick Calculator
CAR Day Conversion Calculator
Estimate the terminal-leave lump sum you'd get for your unused CAR (sick) days when you retire.
This is an educational estimate based only on the information you entered. It is not an official TRS benefit calculation and may not reflect current rules or your full circumstances. Before making any final or irrevocable retirement election, confirm your numbers with TRS directly and consult your union rep, a CPA, and an attorney.
Estimated terminal-leave payment
Enter your days and salary to see an estimate.
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How this is calculated (sources)
Formula: terminal leave = unused days × ½ × (salary ÷ 200) — i.e., you're paid for half your unused days, each worth 1/200th of your salary.
Source (UFT — Cumulative Absence Reserve, DOE-UFT contract Art. 16A): reimbursed for half of unused CAR days at 1/200th of salary per day; up to ~200 days accrue (so the max is roughly half a year's salary); paid in three installments (~2, 14, and 26 months after you leave).
Important: terminal-leave rules are contract- and title-specific and have changed over time. Treat this as a rough estimate and confirm the exact figure with your DOE payroll office and your union rep.
Values current as of 2026-07-16 and flagged for verification.