01Compensation & benefits
Total Compensation Calculator
Model salary, variable pay, benefits, retirement contributions, equity vesting, paid leave, and effective hourly rates over one to five years.
Open calculatorCompensation, made legible
Know what your work is really worth.
See how salary, bonuses, commissions, benefits, and equity work together—without wrestling with a spreadsheet or guessing what an offer is worth.
Free to use. No account required.
Illustrative statement
Annual viewThe value behind the offer
- Base salary01
- $132,000
- Variable pay02
- $18,500
- Benefits03
- $16,800
- Equity04
- $24,000
Total compensation$191,300Illustrative annual value, before taxes
Calculator spotlight
Start with the question behind the number
Pick the decision you need to make. Each calculator shows the assumptions, scenarios, and tradeoffs behind the result.
02Career decisions
Job Offer Comparison Calculator
Compare salary, bonuses, benefits, retirement, equity, PTO, working time, commute and transition costs across two to four job offers.
Open calculator03Pay comparison
Salary vs Hourly Job Calculator
Compare salary with three hourly schedule scenarios using overtime, paid leave, benefits, work costs, total job time, and multi-year break-even estimates.
Open calculator04Pay calculation
Overtime & Shift Pay Calculator
Build a detailed one-to-four-week schedule with overnight shifts, multiple rates, daily or weekly overtime, double time, shift premiums, and bonus allocation.
Open calculator05Work arrangements
Employee vs Contractor Calculator
Compare W-2 employee compensation with hourly, daily, or project contractor economics across benefits, utilization, expenses, payroll taxes, time, and multi-year scenarios.
Open calculator06Career decisions
Relocation Salary Calculator
Compare household compensation, housing, recurring expenses, commute, moving costs, relocation support, and multi-year destination scenarios.
Open calculator07Work arrangements
Remote vs Office Job Calculator
Compare remote, hybrid, and office roles using compensation, arrangement costs, employer support, personal time, scenarios, and cumulative value.
Open calculator08Pay calculation
Sales Compensation Calculator
Model quota attainment, flat or tiered commission, accelerators, bonuses, caps, draws, adjustments, OTE, scenarios, and projected compensation.
Open calculator09Equity and incentives
Equity Compensation Calculator
Model RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, restricted stock, vesting, exercise costs, dilution, liquidity, taxes, and multi-year equity value.
Open calculator10Equity and incentives
ESPP Calculator
Model ESPP payroll contributions, plan limits, discount and lookback purchases, lot sales, Section 423 holding periods, taxes, and multi-year value.
Open calculatorDecision navigator
Choose the situation. Find the right math.
Compensation questions rarely arrive with calculator names attached. Start with what changed in your work or offer.
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I’m comparing job offers
Put recurring pay, benefits, equity, time, and transition costs on the same footing.
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I need to understand variable pay
Test quota, commission, accelerators, bonuses, overtime, and schedule assumptions.
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I received equity compensation
Map vesting, purchase mechanics, exercise costs, taxes, liquidity, and multi-year value.
- 04
I’m planning a move or career change
Compare location, work arrangement, employment type, and the real time behind each option.
Compensation anatomy
Your paycheck is only one layer
A useful comparison separates what is guaranteed, what is conditional, and what may only become valuable later.
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Fixed cash
Start with salary or guaranteed wages—the dependable core of the offer.
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Variable compensation
Model bonus and commission around targets, rules, and realistic outcomes.
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Benefits and retirement
Count employer-paid value and separate it from cash you can spend today.
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Equity
Treat vesting, liquidity, dilution, and price assumptions as separate levers.
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Taxes and timing
When value arrives can matter as much as the headline amount.
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Career and location effects
Add work time, commute, moving costs, and the structure of the role.
Methodology
Built for decisions, not just estimates
The useful part of a result is being able to follow how it was made—and where uncertainty still remains.
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Inputs stay visible
Assumptions are shown so you can decide whether they fit your situation.
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Formulas stay separate
Calculation logic is kept apart from the interface and tested independently.
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Scenarios show the range
Complex plans can be modeled across different outcomes instead of one false certainty.
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Estimates keep their limits
Results help compare options. They are not financial, tax, or legal advice.
ImportantActual pay, withholding, taxes, and plan treatment can differ based on employer rules and personal circumstances.
FAQ
Questions worth asking before the math
Short answers about what PayArith includes—and where an estimate ends.
01What is included in total compensation?
Total compensation can include salary or wages, bonuses, commissions, employer-paid benefits, retirement contributions, equity, and paid leave. The relevant pieces depend on the role and plan.
02Can I compare more than one job offer?
Yes. The Job Offer Comparison Calculator compares two to four offers across pay, benefits, equity, time, commute, and transition costs.
03Can PayArith model bonuses, commissions, benefits, and equity?
Yes. Different calculators cover variable pay, employer benefits, retirement, RSUs, stock options, ESPPs, and other parts of compensation with the assumptions shown.
04Are the results financial, tax, or legal advice?
No. PayArith provides informational estimates for comparison and planning. Use qualified professional advice for decisions that depend on your tax, legal, or financial circumstances.
05Do I need to create an account?
No. You can use the calculators without creating an account.
06Why might actual pay differ from the estimate?
Employer rules, payroll timing, withholding, taxes, plan documents, eligibility, and future outcomes can all change the amount you actually receive.
07Which calculator should I use first?
Start with the Total Compensation Calculator for one role, the Job Offer Comparison Calculator for competing offers, or use the decision navigator above for a more specific situation.
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