Job Offer Comparison Calculator
Compare two offers on total value, not just salary.
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Results
- Better offer
- Offer B by $2,840.00
- Offer A total value
- $90,400.00
- Offer B total value
- $93,240.00
- Monthly difference
- $236.67
Quick answer
Total compensation is salary plus bonus and employer retirement match, less commuting and benefit costs.
total = salary + bonus + match - commute - benefit cost
How to use the Job Offer Comparison Calculator
- 1Enter base salary, expected bonus and employer retirement match for each offer.
- 2Add the annual cost of commuting to each role.
- 3Factor unquantified items — growth, culture, flexibility — after the numbers.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Offer A salary85000 $
- Offer A bonus5000 $
- Offer A 401k match4 %
- Offer A commute cost3000 $/yr
- Offer B salary92000 $
- Offer B bonus0 $
- Offer B match2 %
- Offer B commute cost600 $/yr
Results
- Better offerOffer B by $2,840.00
- Offer A total value$90,400.00
- Offer B total value$93,240.00
- Monthly difference$236.67
Frequently asked questions
How do I value equity?
Discount private-company equity heavily; treat public RSUs at grant value with a vesting schedule.
Is remote worth a pay cut?
Commute time and cost often justify 5-10% — this tool prices the cash part.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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