Job Offer Comparison
Compare total compensation across two offers — not just base salary. Account for 401k match, health benefits, PTO value, and commute costs.
What to consider beyond base salary
A 4% match on $95K = $3,800/yr in free retirement money. A 2% match on $105K = $2,100/yr. The higher salary isn't always the better deal.
15 days PTO at $95K ≈ $5,480 in pay. 20 days at $105K ≈ $8,077. PTO is real money — value it accordingly.
Employer-paid health premiums vary widely. A plan with $8,400/yr employer contribution is worth significantly more than one with $4,800.
Frequently asked questions
Base salary is only part of the package. A 401(k) match, employer-paid health premiums, bonus, and paid time off can be worth tens of thousands of dollars a year — enough to make a lower base salary the better overall offer.
We estimate a daily rate as your base salary divided by 260 working days, then multiply by your PTO days. So 15 PTO days on a $95,000 salary is worth roughly $5,480 of paid time.
No — it compares gross total compensation. Two offers in different states can have very different take-home pay because of state income tax. Run each base salary through our paycheck calculator to compare net pay.
It does not capture equity/RSUs, commute or relocation costs, remote vs in-office value, professional-development budgets, or the reliability of variable bonuses. Treat the result as a structured starting point, not the final word.