TSA PreCheck currently costs about 78–85 dollars for 5 years for a new enrollment, depending on which company processes your application. That works out to roughly 16 dollars per year.

Quick Scoop

  • Typical new-application fee: 78–85 dollars for 5 years.
  • Online renewal: usually about 59–70 dollars for another 5 years , slightly cheaper than your first enrollment.
  • Different enrollment providers (Idemia, CLEAR, Telos) charge slightly different prices within that range.
  • Many travel credit cards and some loyalty programs will reimburse the fee as a perk, effectively making TSA PreCheck free if you already have the card.
  • Membership length: 5 years before you need to renew.

Typical price ranges by provider

Because your cost depends on where you enroll, here’s a simple breakdown:

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Provider New TSA PreCheck fee (5 yrs) Online renewal (5 yrs)
IDEMIA About 76.75 dollarsAbout 58.75 dollars
CLEAR location About 79.95 dollarsAbout 69.95 dollars online
Telos About 85 dollarsAbout 70 dollars online

A quick “is it worth it?” snapshot

Many frequent travelers consider TSA PreCheck a good value because:

  • You keep shoes, belt, and light jacket on, and leave laptops and small liquids in your bag.
  • Security lines in the PreCheck lane are often much shorter, with many members waiting under 10 minutes.
  • If you fly just a few times a year, the effective cost per trip can drop to only a few dollars.

On the flip side, some forum posters argue it feels like an extra “paywall” on a government service, or not worth it if you rarely fly or mostly travel by car or train.

Bottom line: if you fly a couple of times a year or more, especially through busy airports, TSA PreCheck’s 5‑year cost is low enough that many people see it as time well bought.

Meta description: Wondering how much is TSA PreCheck in 2026? Expect to pay about 78–85 dollars for 5 years, with online renewals a bit cheaper and many cards covering the fee.