by PaycheckScope Admin
Base salary is only one component of total compensation. A complete package includes annual bonus targets, signing bonus, equity (RSUs or stock options), 401(k) employer match, health/dental/vision premiums paid by the employer, PTO days, and tuition reimbursement.
Two offers with the same $85,000 base can differ by $15,000–$30,000 in annual total value once benefits are priced in.
PaycheckScope's job offer comparison tool lets you enter bonus, 401(k) match, PTO, and health premiums alongside base salary for a fuller picture.