Job Offer Comparator
Compare Total Compensation Side by Side
See the true value of each offer — factoring in salary, bonus, 401k, PTO, commute, and benefits.
A Offer A
B Offer B
Offer A Breakdown
Offer B Breakdown
Total Compensation Difference
What to Include in Total Compensation
- Base Salary — Your annual guaranteed cash compensation.
- Bonus — Annual or sign-on bonus; entered as dollar amount or percentage of salary.
- 401k Match — Employer matching contribution; calculated as match% × salary, capped at the maximum.
- PTO Value — Paid time off valued at your daily rate (salary / 260 working days).
- Commute Cost — IRS mileage rate ($0.655/mi) × round trip × 260 workdays.
- Health Insurance — Annual premium = monthly premium × 12.
- Other Benefits — Tuition reimbursement, stipends, equity grants (annualized), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing job offers and total compensation.
When comparing job offers, look at the total compensation package including bonuses, equity/stock options, retirement contributions, health insurance premiums, paid time off, remote work flexibility, professional development budgets, and commute costs. These can add 30-50% to the base salary value.
For RSUs, use the current fair market value. For stock options, consider the strike price vs the company's estimated value. A rule of thumb is to value equity at 50-70% of face value for public companies and 20-40% for private companies due to risk and lack of liquidity.
The rule suggests that 50% of your compensation should cover needs, 30% wants, and 20% savings. Apply this to your total compensation to evaluate if an offer supports your financial goals. A higher cost of living area may require a proportionally higher offer.
Create a comparison spreadsheet with categories: health insurance (premiums, deductibles, coverage), retirement (matching percentages, vesting schedules), time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays), and perks (gym, meals, transportation). Assign monetary values where possible for an apples-to-apples comparison.