Trusted Traveler Program Time Value Calculator

Calculate the net dollar value of enrolling in a trusted traveler program by pairing your estimated time savings per trip with the hourly value of your time and any fee reimbursements. The tool highlights whether TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR pays for itself over the full membership term.

Enter the out-of-pocket enrollment or renewal fee for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR.
Count roundtrips or one-way itineraries where you will use the expedited line.
Average security or immigration time saved each time you travel.
Use your after-tax hourly rate or personal time value to monetize the minutes saved.
Optional — defaults to 5 years if blank
Optional — subtract any reimbursement credits

Travel scenarios vary — confirm program benefits, fees, and reimbursements before purchasing.

Examples

  • $189.00 fee, 14 trips/year, 28 minutes saved, $60.00/hour value, 5-year term, no credit ⇒ $1,771.00 net value
  • $100.00 fee, 10 trips/year, 20 minutes saved, $45.00/hour value, 5-year term, $100.00 credit ⇒ $750.00 net value

FAQ

How should I value leisure trips?

Use an hourly value that reflects your after-tax earnings or personal time valuation so the net figure mirrors your opportunity cost.

Can I include multiple travelers?

Run the calculator separately for each traveler or divide the total fee by the number of people covered before entering it.

What if I have partial reimbursements?

Enter the reimbursed amount in the card credit field so only your true out-of-pocket cost is subtracted from the time value.

Can I mix different programs like CLEAR plus TSA PreCheck?

Yes. Combine the total fees and time savings you expect from the bundle, then enter the aggregate credit amount to measure the combined value.

Additional Information

  • Net value equals total monetized time savings across all trips minus the membership fee after statement credits.
  • Minutes saved are converted to hours for each trip and multiplied by your hourly value before scaling by membership years.
  • Membership duration defaults to five years, mirroring Global Entry and TSA PreCheck renewal cycles.
  • If the net result is negative, the program costs more than the time savings you expect to capture.

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