Job Offer Comparison Calculator

Base Salary Is Only Part of the Number That Matters

Two offers with the same base salary can be worth very different amounts once bonus structure and benefits value are factored in — a signing bonus, equity, or a strong health plan can outweigh a modest base salary gap. This calculator totals both offers on equal footing and reports the exact dollar and percentage difference, rather than leaving you to compare three separate numbers by eye.

The Formula

Benefits value should be estimated consistently across both offers — typically the employer's annual cost for health insurance, retirement matching, and other quantifiable perks, converted to a dollar figure.

Where This Gets Used

• Choosing between competing offers — putting base, bonus, and benefits on one line removes the guesswork of comparing packages that are structured differently.
• Negotiating with a current employer — using a competing offer's total compensation as a concrete benchmark rather than base salary alone.
• Weighing a lower base against better equity or benefits — a role with a lower base salary but stronger benefits value may still come out ahead in total compensation.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter Offer 1: Base Salary, Bonus, and Benefits Value.
2. Enter Offer 2: Base Salary, Bonus, and Benefits Value.
3. Select Calculate to see both totals and which offer is worth more, in dollars and percentage terms.

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