Enter Compensation Details
The calculator uses a responsive input grid: three columns on large screens, two on medium screens, and one on mobile.
Example Data Table
| Example Input | Sample Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $90,000 | Annual fixed pay |
| Bonus Target | 12% | Bonus as a percentage of salary |
| Commission | $5,000 | Expected yearly incentive |
| Sign-On Bonus | $8,000 | One-time joining payment |
| Stock Grant Total | $24,000 | Total equity across four years |
| Employer Match | 5% | Retirement support matched on contributions |
| Employer Health Value | $450/month | Health benefit paid by employer |
| Other Benefits | $250/month | Learning, transport, meals, wellness |
Formula Used
Annual Bonus = Base Salary × (Bonus Target % ÷ 100) × (Bonus Payout % ÷ 100)
Annualized Equity = Total Stock Grant ÷ Vesting Years
Employer Retirement Match = Base Salary × min(Employee Retirement %, Employer Match %) ÷ 100
Annual Benefits Value = (Health Monthly + Other Benefits Monthly + Remote Stipend Monthly) × 12
Recurring Cash Compensation = Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Commission
First-Year Cash Compensation = Recurring Cash Compensation + Sign-On Bonus
Recurring Total Package = Recurring Cash Compensation + Annualized Equity + Employer Retirement Match + Annual Benefits Value
First-Year Total Package = Recurring Total Package + Sign-On Bonus
Estimated Monthly Take-Home = (First-Year Cash Compensation − Estimated Cash Taxes − Employee Retirement Contribution) ÷ 12
Effective Hourly Package = Recurring Total Package ÷ (Weekly Hours × 52)
PTO Informational Value = (Base Salary ÷ Work Days Per Year) × PTO Days
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your annual base salary first.
- Add target bonus, expected payout, and any commission.
- Include one-time sign-on money for first-year analysis.
- Enter stock grant value and vesting years to annualize equity.
- Add retirement percentages and employer-paid monthly benefits.
- Fill in PTO, work days, weekly hours, and tax estimate.
- Press Calculate Package to see totals above the form.
- Use the chart, summary table, CSV, and PDF options for comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does this calculator compare?
It compares recurring cash pay, first-year cash, annualized equity, retirement match, employer-paid benefits, estimated monthly take-home, and effective hourly value.
2. Why annualize stock grants?
Equity is often granted over several years. Annualizing it helps you compare long-term offers against yearly salary and benefit values more fairly.
3. Is sign-on bonus part of recurring compensation?
No. Sign-on money usually affects only the first year. This calculator keeps it separate so recurring value stays realistic.
4. How is retirement match handled?
The calculator matches only up to the lower of your contribution rate and the employer match rate. That reflects the common cap structure used in many plans.
5. Does monthly take-home include every deduction?
No. It is a planning estimate using your cash compensation, tax rate, and retirement contribution. Insurance deductions, local taxes, and special cases may differ.
6. Why show PTO value separately?
PTO is useful for comparison, but adding it into total package can double count salary. This tool reports it separately as an informational metric.
7. Can I use this for offer negotiation?
Yes. It helps you identify whether a stronger offer comes from cash, equity, benefits, or retirement support before discussing counteroffers.
8. What is the best way to compare two offers?
Run the calculator twice with each offer’s details. Focus on recurring package value, first-year value, monthly take-home, and hourly return together.