A job offer comparison goes beyond base salary — it weighs total compensation, benefits, equity, and quality-of-life factors to show which offer is truly worth more. Enter both offers below and see a side-by-side analysis with charts.
Offer A
Offer B
Factor Weights (adjust to match your priorities)
Total Compensation (Annual)
Quality-of-Life Comparison
Factor-by-Factor Winners
How to Use the Job Offer Comparison Tool
Choosing between two job offers is one of the most important financial decisions you make. Base salary is only part of the picture — total compensation includes equity, bonuses, benefits, and quality-of-life factors that our job offer comparison tool quantifies for you.
Step 1: Enter Both Offers
Fill in the details for Offer A (left column) and Offer B (right column). At minimum, enter the base salary for each. For a complete picture, also enter signing bonus, annual bonus percentage, equity grant value, 401k match, and PTO days.
Step 2: Rate Quality-of-Life Factors
Rate health insurance quality, remote flexibility, and growth potential on a 1-5 scale for each offer. These ratings capture factors that are important but not easily reduced to a dollar figure. A fully remote job with poor growth potential differs significantly from an in-office job with fast advancement — the ratings help you weigh these trade-offs.
Step 3: Adjust Factor Weights
The weights section lets you control how much each factor influences the overall score. If salary is your top priority, give it a high weight. If work-life balance matters more than compensation right now, increase remote flexibility and PTO weights while decreasing equity weight.
Step 4: Read the Results
The results show total annual compensation for both offers with a bar chart breakdown (base, bonus, signing, equity components), a radar chart for quality-of-life factors, and a factor-by-factor table showing which offer wins each category. The overall winner reflects your adjusted weights.
Understanding Total Compensation
Total compensation = base salary + annual bonus (% × base) + signing bonus (÷ amortization years) + equity value (÷ vesting period). A $100K base with a 15% bonus, $20K signing amortized over 2 years, and $80K equity over 4 years equals $100K + $15K + $10K + $20K = $145K per year in total annual compensation.
FAQ
Is the job offer comparison tool free?
Yes, completely free with no account required. All calculations run in your browser — your salary and offer data is never sent to any server.
What is total compensation and how is it calculated?
Total compensation includes base salary plus annual bonus, signing bonus (amortized over your tenure), and equity/stock vesting value. This gives a more accurate picture of actual yearly earnings than base salary alone.
How do I value equity or stock options?
For public companies, use the current share value of your grant. For startups, use the estimated value at the next fundraising round or a conservative exit scenario. The tool amortizes equity over a 4-year vesting period by default, matching standard vesting schedules.
What are the quality-of-life factors and how are they rated?
Quality-of-life factors include health insurance quality, PTO days, remote flexibility, commute time, 401k match, and growth potential. Rate each 1-5 where 5 is best. You can adjust the weight of each factor using the sliders to reflect your personal priorities.
Can I adjust which factors matter most to me?
Yes. Each factor has a weight slider (0-100). Set high weights for factors you care most about and low weights for factors you are willing to compromise on. The weighted score will reflect your priorities when determining the overall winner.
Is a higher weighted score always better?
The weighted score is a composite of all factors you entered. It is a guide, not a definitive answer. Use it alongside the per-category winners and your own judgment about career growth, company culture, and personal goals.