Comparison Result
The result appears here after submission.
| Category | Current | Proposed | Change |
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Benefits Change Calculator
Enter annual values unless a field says monthly or days.
Example Data Table
This sample shows how the annual value can change across two offers.
| Category | Current Example | Proposed Example | Example Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $78,000 | $88,000 | +$10,000 |
| Annual Bonus | $4,000 | $7,000 | +$3,000 |
| Employer Health Contribution | $4,800 | $6,200 | +$1,400 |
| Paid Time Off | 15 days | 22 days | +7 days |
| Monthly Commute Cost | $260 | $70 | -$190 |
| Estimated Total Package | $95,610.77 | $113,249.23 | +$17,638.46 |
Formula Used
1) Retirement Match Value
Retirement Match Value = Base Salary × min(Employee Contribution %, Employer Match %) ÷ 100
2) Paid Time Off Value
PTO Value = (Base Salary ÷ Workdays per Year) × PTO Days
3) Annual Commute Cost
Annual Commute Cost = Monthly Commute Cost × 12
4) Total Estimated Package Value
Total Package = Salary + Bonus + Equity + Health + Retirement Match + PTO Value + Stipends + Training + Wellness + Other Benefits − Annual Commute Cost
This model estimates economic value. It does not rate plan quality, stock risk, vesting schedules, tax rules, or workload differences.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter workdays per year. Most users keep 260.
- Fill current package values in the current fields.
- Fill the proposed offer values in the proposed fields.
- Use annual values for benefits whenever possible.
- Enter commute as a monthly cost.
- Enter retirement percentages as plain percentages, not decimals.
- Click Compare Benefits to show the result above the form.
- Review the summary cards, table, and chart.
- Use CSV or PDF download for records or negotiation notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does this calculator compare?
It compares estimated annual package value for two roles. Salary, bonus, health support, retirement match, paid leave, stipends, training, wellness, other benefits, and commute cost are included.
2) Is this an exact tax calculator?
No. It estimates employer provided value and major cash items. Taxes, stock risk, vesting rules, and insurance plan quality can change real outcomes.
3) Why is PTO converted into money?
Paid time off has economic value because you receive pay while not working. The tool estimates that value using salary divided by yearly workdays.
4) How is retirement match calculated?
It assumes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to the entered match percentage. The employee contribution rate limits the match that can actually be captured.
5) Why is commute treated as a negative value?
Commuting usually reduces net package value through fuel, transit, parking, tolls, or time related expenses. This calculator subtracts the annual cost.
6) Can I use this during promotion planning?
Yes. Compare current and proposed packages during raise talks, promotion reviews, or external offers to support better negotiation.
7) What belongs in other benefits?
Use it for childcare support, phone reimbursement, life insurance value, relocation support, meal credits, or similar annual items.
8) What matters beyond the numbers?
Culture, manager quality, advancement, flexibility, workload, and plan coverage details often matter as much as dollar value. Review both numbers and fit.