Annual Leave Lump-Sum Payout Estimator

The Annual Leave Lump-Sum Payout: a little reward for all those hours you didn’t take off. It may not be the private sector’s idea of a bonus, but after years of service it’s still a nice way to cash in. Enter your numbers below and see what your unused time is really worth…without digging through a 40-page OPM memo.

How to use (quick example)

Enter your unused AL hours (e.g., 240).
Enter your annual salary (with locality) — but do not include overtime, awards, differentials, or retention bonuses.
If you are a Special Category Employee (SCE), include LEAP. Otherwise, leave it out.
Select your federal and state/local tax rates (or enter custom %).
Click Calculate Lump Sum to see your gross, estimated taxes, and net payout.

Unused Annual Leave Hours Tip: 80 hours ≈ 1 pay period; 240 hours ≈ 3 pay periods.

Annual Salary (with locality) Paste your current annual pay including locality.

Federal Tax (marginal) This is a marginal estimate—what your last dollar is taxed at.

State/Local Tax If you have a local income tax, include it here.

Projected Payout

Hourly: —

Gross Lump Sum

—

Estimated Taxes

—

Estimated Net

—

Equivalent Time Off: — pay periods (— weeks)

Assumes 2,087 hrs/year

Heads‑up: Under 5 CFR 550 subpart L, agencies include locality and certain scheduled adjustments for the period covered by leave. This basic estimator does not simulate future WGIs or mid‑period raises. Treat tax numbers as rough, not advice.

Disclaimer

The Annual Leave Lump-Sum Payout Estimator is for education and illustration only. It provides a ballpark figure of your potential payout — not an official payroll calculation.

For exact numbers, always refer to your Personal Benefits Statement or your agency’s payroll office. They have the final say on what actually hits your check. Think of this tool as a guide, not gospel.