Job Offer Comparison Engine
Compare two job offers side-by-side using base pay, equity, sign-on bonuses, and benefits.
Calculated as: Total stock grant value divided by vesting years (e.g. $80k stock vesting over 4 years = $20k/yr).
One-time cash signup bonus.
Includes employer health premium contributions, HSA seed cash, and 401k matches.
What is the Job Offer Comparison Engine?
The Job Offer Comparison Engine helps professionals make data-backed career moves by comparing two employment packages side-by-side. It aggregates salary, stock options/RSU grants, sign-on bonuses, and medical/401k match values to compare your Year 1 cash flow and long-term recurring comp.
How Does the Job Offer Comparison Engine Work?
1. Enter Offer 1 details — Base salary, annual stock/equity value, sign-on bonus, and health benefit values.
2. Enter Offer 2 details — Input comparable metrics for the second offer.
3. Compare Compensation — Review total Year 1 and recurring payouts side-by-side to make the right career choice.
Formula & Calculation Method
Compensation Equations:
- Year 1 Total: Base Salary + Annualized Equity Value + Sign-On Bonus + Benefits Value
- Recurring Annual Total: Base Salary + Annualized Equity Value + Benefits Value
- Comparison Differences: Offer 1 Total - Offer 2 Total
Example Calculation
Example: Comparing Offer 1 ($120k base, $20k RSU/yr, $10k sign-on, $8k benefits) vs Offer 2 ($130k base, $10k RSU/yr, $5k sign-on, $6k benefits).
- Offer 1 Year 1 Total: $120k + $20k + $10k + $8k = $158,000
- Offer 2 Year 1 Total: $130k + $10k + $5k + $6k = $151,000
- Offer 1 Recurring (Year 2+): $120k + $20k + $8k = $148,000
- Offer 2 Recurring (Year 2+): $130k + $10k + $6k = $146,000
- Verdict: Offer 1 is better, paying $7,000 more in Year 1 and $2,000 more in recurring annual compensation, despite the lower base salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
**Compensation Equations:** - **Year 1 Total:** Base Salary + Annualized Equity Value + Sign-On Bonus + Benefits Value - **Recurring Annual Total:** Base Salary + Annualized Equity Value + Benefits Value - **Comparison Differences:** Offer 1 Total - Offer 2 Total
Disclaimer: This tool is provided for informational and calculation purposes. Output values are estimates based on standard user inputs.