Job Offer Comparison Calculator
Compare two job offers side by side — base salary, bonus, equity, benefits, PTO, and commute — to see which one actually wins on total compensation.
Enter numbers for both offers to see which one wins on total compensation — base, bonus, equity, benefits, PTO value, and commute.
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or saved.
Compare job offers on total compensation
Base salary is the easiest number to compare and the most misleading one. A higher base can lose to an offer with a strong bonus, equity, better benefits, more paid time off, or a shorter commute. The Job Offer Comparison Calculator puts two offers side by side on total compensation, not just salary.
Seeing every component in one view stops the highest base from automatically winning a decision it should not.
What to include beyond salary
A complete comparison accounts for base salary, annual bonus, equity or stock, the employer's benefits contribution (health insurance, retirement match), paid time off, and the time and cost of commuting. Each carries a real dollar value even when it is not quoted as salary.
Some factors will not fit a spreadsheet — growth path, manager, team, job security. Use the calculator to settle the financial question so you can weigh those clearly.
Decide with numbers, not nerves
Offer decisions are stressful, and stress favors whichever number is biggest and easiest to see. A side-by-side total-comp breakdown replaces that anxiety with a clear figure — and if the gap is close, it tells you exactly how much room you have to negotiate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare two job offers?+
Compare total compensation, not just base salary. Add base, bonus, equity, the employer's benefits contribution, and PTO value, then subtract commuting costs. The calculator does this side by side and names a winner.
What should I consider besides salary in a job offer?+
Look at the annual bonus, equity or stock, health and retirement benefits, paid time off, commute time and cost, remote flexibility, and career growth. Several of these carry a real dollar value beyond the base salary.
How much is paid time off worth?+
One day of PTO is worth roughly your daily pay — your salary divided by about 260 working days. Ten extra PTO days on a $78,000 salary is about $3,000 in value, which can swing a close comparison.
Should I always take the offer with the higher salary?+
Not necessarily. A lower base can deliver more total compensation through bonus, equity, benefits, and PTO — and a shorter commute or remote work has real value too. Compare the full package before deciding.
Is the Job Offer Comparison Calculator free?+
Yes — it is free, needs no signup, and is fully private. Both offers are compared in your browser, and nothing you enter is uploaded or saved.
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