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
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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.