Free tool
Total compensation calculator for job offers
Updated November 5, 2026. Runs entirely in your browser; nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Enter base, bonus, equity you choose to count, retirement match, and any signing bonus. You'll get a yearly total, a cash-only subtotal, and a sentence to open the negotiation. Estimates only; not financial advice.
How to use the number
- Build two versions: a conservative total (lower bonus, little or no equity) and a fuller total.
- Compare offers on the same categories so a big signing bonus does not hide a low base.
- Ask HR to confirm bonus target percentage, match formula, and equity grant details in writing.
- Negotiate one clear ask (usually base), then pause.
What to say when they push back
"That's above our range," "The bonus makes up for it," and silence after you share your number are where offer talks stall. The Offer Kit has word-for-word replies for each of those moments, plus Call Mode for the live conversation. It's a one-time $29, with a 14-day refund policy.
What counts as total compensation?
Usually base salary, plus expected bonus, equity value you can reasonably estimate, employer retirement match, and sometimes signing bonus amortized over a year or two. Health benefits matter but are hard to price in a simple calculator, so this tool focuses on cash-like items you enter.
How should I value equity in an offer?
Use only numbers you understand: a stated yearly grant value, or shares times a price you trust, discounted for vesting and risk. If you are unsure, enter zero for equity and compare cash first. This tool does not model dilution, strike prices, or tax.
Is a higher base always better than a bigger bonus?
Not always. Base is more predictable; bonuses and equity can be larger but uncertain. Compare a conservative case (base + match + a fraction of bonus) and an optimistic case separately before you decide.
Guidance only, not legal, financial, or tax advice. The calculator does simple arithmetic on the numbers you enter.