Question 1

How does this job offer comparison tool work?

Accepted Answer

Enter the details of two job offers — base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits. The tool calculates your total compensation and take-home pay after tax month by month, then shows everything side by side so you can see which offer is actually worth more. All calculations run in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.

Question 2

How is take-home pay calculated after tax?

Accepted Answer

Enable the Tax toggle and choose your country. For UK salaries, the tool applies Income Tax and National Insurance under UK PAYE rules (2024/25 or 2025/26 tax year, with support for pension, student loan, and Scottish rates). For US salaries, it applies federal income tax, FICA (Social Security + Medicare), and state income tax for 16 states (2025 or 2026 brackets). Results are estimates for guidance — always check with a tax professional.

Question 3

What is total compensation (total comp)?

Accepted Answer

Total comp is the full value of a job offer over a given period: base salary + annual bonus + equity (RSUs or options intrinsic value) + sign-on bonuses + the monetary value of benefits. Comparing total comp — not just base salary — gives a far more accurate picture of what each offer is actually worth.

Question 4

How are RSUs and stock options calculated?

Accepted Answer

RSU value is calculated as shares vesting in each period multiplied by the current share price. Stock options use intrinsic value: (current share price − strike price) × shares vesting. Options with a strike price above the current share price are worth $0. You can customise the vesting schedule (4-year monthly or quarterly, with or without a 1-year cliff) or enter a fully custom schedule.

Question 5

How do I share my comparison with someone?

Accepted Answer

Click the Share button at the top of the page. All offer details are encoded into the URL so anyone who opens the link sees exactly the same numbers. No account is needed to share or view a comparison.

Question 6

Is my data stored anywhere?

Accepted Answer

All offer data is saved only in your browser's localStorage — it never leaves your device. You can save multiple comparisons and switch between them from the comparisons picker at the top of the page.

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