Job Offer Comparison
Compare offers after taxes, then follow a clear negotiation playbook to close the gap.
How to negotiate your salary
A strong counter starts with numbers, not guesswork. Use the steps below to prepare, then run both offers through the calculator to see which package truly pays more.
Know your market range
Research salary ranges for your role, level, and city using job boards, government data, and industry reports. Your target should sit inside that range — not at the bottom of it.
Convert gross pay to take-home
Recruiters quote gross salary, but you spend net pay. Calculate after-tax income for each state so you know what actually lands in your account each month.
Price the full package
Add up base salary, bonus, 401(k) match, health premiums, PTO, and signing equity. Two offers with the same base can differ by thousands once benefits are included.
Make a specific counter
Ask for a concrete number tied to your research: "Based on market data for this role in Austin, I was expecting $82,000 base plus the standard bonus structure." Avoid vague requests like "a little more."
Negotiate beyond base pay
If base salary is fixed, counter on signing bonus, extra PTO, remote flexibility, earlier review, or 401(k) match. These items often move when salary does not.
Confirm in writing
Before accepting, get the final offer letter with every component spelled out. Re-run the comparison here to verify the written package matches what you negotiated.
How to use this calculator
- 1. Enter your current offer in Offer A and the competing or counter offer in Offer B.
- 2. Include bonus, 401(k) match, PTO days, and monthly health premiums — not just base salary.
- 3. Select the correct state for each offer so taxes are calculated accurately.
- 4. Use the annual difference to decide whether your counter is worth accepting or needs another round.