Job Offer Comparison Calculator
Compare two offers across pay, benefits, PTO, equity, and work costs.
In short
Compare two offers across pay, benefits, PTO, equity, and work costs.
Formula: Estimated total compensation = salary + bonus + equity + benefits + PTO value − commute cost + remote-work savings.
Offers are equal
$0.00
- Offer A estimated total compensation
- $122,000.00
- Offer B estimated total compensation
- $122,000.00
Estimated total compensation
| Component | Offer A | Offer B |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | $90,000.00 | $90,000.00 |
| Bonus | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
| Equity | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Benefits | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 |
| PTO | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Commute cost | -$3,000.00 | -$3,000.00 |
| Remote savings | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Results are estimates for informational purposes only and are not financial advice.
What this calculator does
Estimate total compensation for Offer A and Offer B without making a recommendation.
Use it to turn Base salary, Annual bonus, Annual equity value, Annual benefits value, and the other shown inputs into a checked result you can compare, copy, or rerun with different assumptions.
The page shows the formula, a numeric worked example, and the assumptions that affect this career calculation.
Inputs and what they mean
- Base salary
- — number value.
- Annual bonus
- — number value.
- Annual equity value
- — number value.
- Annual benefits value
- — number value.
- Annual PTO value
- — number value.
- Annual commute cost
- — number value.
- Annual remote-work savings
- — number value.
- Base salary
- — number value.
- Annual bonus
- — number value.
- Annual equity value
- — number value.
- Annual benefits value
- — number value.
- Annual PTO value
- — number value.
- Annual commute cost
- — number value.
- Annual remote-work savings
- — number value.
How to use it
- Enter your gross pay, time, or estimated value inputs.
- Adjust optional amounts to match the scenario you want to compare.
- Review the estimate and its itemized breakdown.
Formula
Estimated total compensation = salary + bonus + equity + benefits + PTO value − commute cost + remote-work savings.
Inputs used: Base salary, Annual bonus, Annual equity value, Annual benefits value, Annual PTO value, Annual commute cost, Annual remote-work savings, Base salary, and other shown inputs.
Edge handling: Base salary is required.; Base salary cannot be negative.; Base salary must be no more than 1000000000000.; Annual bonus is required.; Annual bonus cannot be negative..
Worked example
Compare two offers
- Start with Base salary: 90000, Annual bonus: 10000, Annual equity value: 5000, Annual benefits value: 12000, Annual PTO value: 7000, Annual commute cost: 3000.
- Apply the method: Estimated total compensation = salary + bonus + equity + benefits + PTO value − commute cost + remote-work savings.
- Compare annual cash, equity, benefits, PTO, commuting, and remote-work value.
Reading the result
The headline figure is the main answer. Any breakdown underneath shows the parts that make it up, so you can check the working and see what changes when you adjust an input.
Limitations and assumptions
- Results are estimates for informational purposes only and are not financial advice.
- Inputs outside the supported range are rejected rather than forced into a result.
- The result depends on the values you enter for this job offer comparison calculator; it does not supply missing rates, rules, prices, dates, or assumptions for you.
Common questions
Does the calculator choose an offer?
No. It compares entered estimates without making a recommendation.
How should equity be entered?
Enter your estimate of annual value, recognizing that actual value may differ. Check the formula, example, and limitations on this page before using the result for a real career decision.
How do I use the Job Offer Comparison Calculator?
Enter the required values for Base salary, Annual bonus, Annual equity value, Annual benefits value, Annual PTO value, and the other fields shown. The calculator applies the formula on this page and shows the main result with any supporting breakdown so you can check the arithmetic.
What formula does the Job Offer Comparison Calculator use?
Estimated total compensation = salary + bonus + equity + benefits + PTO value − commute cost + remote-work savings. The visible formula section above lists the calculation path and the edge cases the page handles, so the result can be checked without relying on the form alone.
Can the Job Offer Comparison Calculator be used for exact decisions?
Use it as a calculation aid, not as a substitute for checking the underlying rule, contract, policy, or professional advice that applies to your situation. When a result depends on local rules, personal details, prices, or dates, enter those values yourself and confirm them before acting.
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