Salary Negotiation Calculator
Compare two job offers side-by-side. Calculate total compensation (CTC) including bonuses and RSUs, and uncover the True Hourly Wage to avoid 60-hour burnout jobs.
The "Hourly Rate Reality Check"
High-paying startup jobs often demand 60+ hours a week, while corporate roles demand 40. People get blinded by the total salary and ignore the time cost. Use this tool to compare the True Hourly Wage of two offers and see what your time is really worth.
Comparison Results
Total Compensation (First Year)
True Hourly Wage
What is the Salary Negotiation Calculator?
Compare job offers side-by-side. Calculate total compensation and True Hourly Wage to make better career decisions. Built for optimal performance, this tool executes client-side directly in your browser without uploading your sensitive data to external servers.
How to use the Salary Negotiation Calculator
- Enter your current compensation and the new job offer package (Base Salary, Bonuses, Equity).
- Specify your target target increase percentage or desired counter-offer number.
- Review the financial comparison breakdown showing monthly take-home deltas, hourly rate equivalents, and compounding annual gains.
- Use the included negotiation script templates to write a confident, professional counter-offer email.
Example: Evaluating a $115,000 to $135,000 Offer
Current: $115,000 | New Offer: $135,000 | Target: $142,000
Base Increase: +$20,000 (+17.4%) | Counter Delta: +$7,000 | Hourly Equivalent: $68.27/hr
Quantifies the exact monetary value of the compensation bump to empower confident career negotiation.
Technical Guide & Privacy Assurance
When negotiating, focus on the unique business impact and market value you bring to the role rather than personal living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the True Hourly Wage?+
High-paying startup jobs often demand 60+ hours a week. This tool calculates your actual hourly pay to show if a higher salary is actually worth the extra time.