Job Offer Comparator Calculator
Total compensation comparison across job offers.
Comp Difference (B - A)
$13,000.00
Net Difference (B - A)
$14,800.00
Inputs
Comparison
Offer A Total Compensation
$97,200.00
Base + bonus + equity + health + retirement match.
Offer B Total Compensation
$110,200.00
Base + bonus + equity + health + retirement match.
Offer A Net (after commute)
$94,800.00
Total comp minus annual commute costs.
Offer B Net (after commute)
$109,600.00
Total comp minus annual commute costs.
Offer A Effective $/hr
$45.58
Net compensation divided by 2,080 work hours.
Offer B Effective $/hr
$52.69
Net compensation divided by 2,080 work hours.
Financial Summary
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter base salary, bonus (%), equity value, health benefit value, and 401k match for Offer A.
- Repeat for Offer B.
- Set monthly commute cost for each offer.
- Review total compensation comparison and net difference to make an apples-to-apples decision.
How the result changes with Offer B: Base Salary ($)
| Offer B: Base Salary ($) | Comp Difference (B - A) | Net Difference (B - A) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000,000 | $995,800.00 | $997,600.00 |
| 3,500,000 | $3,695,800.00 | $3,697,600.00 |
| 6,500,000 | $6,935,800.00 | $6,937,600.00 |
| 9,000,000 | $9,635,800.00 | $9,637,600.00 |
What each input means
- Offer A: Base Salary ($)
- Annual base salary for Offer A.
- Offer A: Bonus (%)
- Target annual bonus as a percentage of base salary.
- Offer A: Annual Equity ($)
- Annual value of stock options, RSUs, or equity grants.
- Offer A: Health Benefits Value ($)
- Annual employer contribution to health insurance.
- Offer A: 401k Match (%)
- Employer 401k match as percentage of salary.
- Offer A: Monthly Commute Cost ($)
- Monthly commute expense (gas, transit, parking).
- Offer B: Base Salary ($)
- Annual base salary for Offer B.
What each result means
- Offer A Total Compensation
- Base + bonus + equity + health + retirement match.
- Offer A Net (after commute)
- Total comp minus annual commute costs.
- Comp Difference (B - A)
- How much more (or less) Offer B pays in total compensation.
- Net Difference (B - A)
- Net advantage of Offer B after commute costs.
- Offer A Effective $/hr
- Net compensation divided by 2,080 work hours.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersOffer A: Base Salary ($) = 80000, Offer A: Bonus (%) = 10, Offer A: Annual Equity ($) = 0, Offer A: Health Benefits Value ($) = 6000 = 12 input(s) provided
- Calculate Comp DifferenceComp Difference = totalCompB - totalCompA13000 = $13,000
- Calculate Net DifferenceNet Difference = netAfterCommuteB - netAfterCommuteA14800 = $14,800
- Calculate Offer A Total CompensationOffer A Total Compensation = baseSalaryA + bonusA + equityAnnualA + healthBenefitA + retirementA97200 = $97,200
- Calculate Offer B Total CompensationOffer B Total Compensation = baseSalaryB + bonusB + equityAnnualB + healthBenefitB + retirementB110200 = $110,200
Engine last updated .
Related Calculators
The questions that sit next to this one — chosen by subject, including calculators filed under a different category.
Total Compensation Calculator
Calculate full compensation package: salary, benefits, and equity.
Business & EntrepreneurshipEmployee Cost Calculator
Calculate the true total cost of an employee including salary, benefits, payroll taxes, workers' comp, training, and equipment.
Income OptimizationBenefits Value Calculator
Monetize the full value of your employer benefits package. See what health insurance, retirement matching, PTO, and other perks are really worth in dollar terms.
Income OptimizationCommission Structure Comparator
Compare a flat commission plan against a tiered commission structure. See which pays more at different sales levels and find the break-even point.
Career DevelopmentCareer Path Comparator Calculator
Lifetime earnings comparison across career trajectories.
More in Business & Entrepreneurship.