Salary Negotiation Calculator (Offer A vs B)

Compare offers beyond headline pay by modeling compensation structure and practical take-home impact.

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Equal Total Compensation

$95,000.00

Both offers are equal

Offer 1 Total

$95,000.00

Offer 2 Total

$95,000.00

Difference

$0.00

Offer 1 Monthly

$7,916.67

Offer 2 Monthly

$7,916.67

How Calculated

Offer 1: Salary$75,000.00
Offer 1: Benefits$15,000.00
Offer 1: Bonus$5,000.00
Offer 2: Salary$80,000.00
Offer 2: Benefits$12,000.00
Offer 2: Bonus$3,000.00
Offer 1 Hourly Rate36.1%
Offer 2 Hourly Rate38.5%
Tips
  • Value benefits properly: health insurance can be worth $6,000-20,000/year depending on family size and coverage
  • Consider 401(k) match as part of compensation - a 4% match on $80k is $3,200 free money

Decision snapshot

Use this when choosing between offers or framing counteroffers based on total value, not just base salary.

Assumptions used

  • - Uses structured inputs for salary and compensation components.
  • - Represents estimates for planning, not legal employment advice.
  • - Best reviewed with tax and cost-of-living tools for full context.

Quick planning examples

Two job offers

Compare a higher salary with fewer benefits vs lower salary with richer package.

Counteroffer prep

Identify the compensation delta required to make an offer competitive.

Location switch

Pair offer comparison with relocation cost changes.

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FAQ: Salary Negotiation Calculator (Offer A vs B)

Benefits, bonuses, and location costs can outweigh salary differences.
Yes, it helps quantify the gap you need to close.
No, it can support any structured offer comparison.