Salary Negotiation Calculator | Compare Total Compensation Packages
Compare two job offers side-by-side on total compensation — not just base salary. Quantifies the dollar value of 401k match, health insurance, PTO days, remote work savings, equity/RSU, signing bonus, and annual raise trajectory. Shows true yearly and lifetime earnings difference.
Total Compensation vs Base Salary
Base salary is only one component of compensation. A job offering $10,000 more base pay may actually be worth less than a competing offer once you account for health insurance contributions, 401k matching, PTO value, remote work savings, and equity. This calculator quantifies all these factors so you can make a true apples-to-apples comparison.
How Benefits Are Valued
| Benefit | How This Calculator Values It |
|---|---|
| 401k Match | Employer match % × salary (up to match cap) |
| Health Insurance | Employer premium contribution (what they pay, not you) |
| PTO Days | Daily base salary rate × number of PTO days |
| Remote Work | IRS mileage rate × round-trip × in-office days avoided |
| RSUs / Equity | Total grant amount divided by vest period (annualized) |
| Employer HSA | Direct employer contribution to your HSA |
Negotiation Tips
Once you know which offer has higher total compensation, use the gap as leverage in negotiations. If an employer won't budge on base salary, ask for more PTO, a signing bonus, remote work flexibility, or accelerated equity vesting. Get every verbal commitment in writing before accepting. The first offer is rarely the final offer.
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