A high base salary is not the whole story. Evaluate RSU grants, bonuses and 401k matches to compare offers like a pro.
Normalizes 4-year packages so offers are apples-to-apples.
Models stock growth on unvested and vested RSUs.
Includes base, bonus, RSU and 401k match in one number.
Run through a typical scenario with the sample values below — hit See an example to load them instantly.
| Input | Sample value |
|---|---|
| Base Salary ($/yr) | 180000 |
| RSU Grant Total ($) | 200000 |
| Annual Bonus ($) | 30000 |
| 401k Match (% of base) | 6 |
| Stock Appreciation (%/yr) | 10 |
| Effective Tax Rate (%) | 32 |
Follow the steps below to get accurate results.
Base Salary ($/yr) · e.g. 180000RSU Grant Total ($) · e.g. 200000Annual Bonus ($) · e.g. 30000401k Match (% of base) · e.g. 6Stock Appreciation (%/yr) · e.g. 10Effective Tax Rate (%) · e.g. 32A high base salary is not the whole story. Evaluate RSU grants, bonuses and 401k matches to compare offers like a pro.
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