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Job Offer Comparison

Compare 2 or 3 offers on total comp.

Model base, bonus, signing, equity, 401k match, PTO, healthcare, and commute for every offer. Winner = highest year-1 total value.

Offer B

wins year 1

+$49,881 vs. runner-up

Offer A

Offer B

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Year-1 total comp

Offer A

$121,181

Offer B

$171,062

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Offer B leads year-1 total comp by ~$49,881.

Year-1 comp includes base+bonus, 401k match, signing bonus, equity vest, PTO value, healthcare, minus commute cost.

  • Ask the runner-up to match the winning offer's biggest line item — a $49,881 gap is often bridgeable.
  • Equity assumes vesting on schedule — discount by 30–50% for early-stage private companies.
  • Signing bonus is one-time; base+bonus compounds every year forward. Weight accordingly for a 3-year view.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare job offers fairly?

Total year-1 comp = base + bonus + 401k match + signing bonus + equity vest + PTO value + healthcare − commute. Then adjust for cost of living.

How should I value equity?

Public companies: annual vested value (grant / vest years). Private/startup: discount 30–70% for dilution and liquidity risk.

Are signing bonuses that valuable?

One-time, often clawed back if you leave within 12 months. Weight less than an equivalent base increase for multi-year decisions.

Is PTO really worth cash?

Yes. 20 PTO days on a $100k salary = ~$7,700 in cash-equivalent value each year. Companies with unlimited PTO often see less use, not more.

What about healthcare?

Employer contributions range $6k–$12k/yr. Ask HR for the total premium the employer pays; it's usually 80–90% of your family plan cost.

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