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Offer Comparison Matrix

Score both offers side by side. See the real dollar value of every element, not just base salary.

How It Works

Most candidates compare two offers by looking at base salary and missing everything else. This tool converts PTO, benefits, commute, remote days, and qualitative factors into a weighted score so you can see the full picture before you decide.

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Enter both offers

Comp, benefits, remote days, commute, and qualitative ratings for each opportunity.

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See the weighted score

Each element is scored and weighted. Dollar values are estimated for time and benefits.

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Read the plain summary

A plain-language read of what the numbers mean and which offer wins on each dimension.

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Instructions: Fill in the fields for both offers. Sliders default to mid-range. Rate qualitative factors honestly based on your actual read from interviews and conversations. Click Generate when all fields are complete.

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Base Salary and Title
WhatAnnual base salary and job title for each offer. Title affects your market positioning for every future salary negotiation.
WhyBase salary is the foundation of the comparison. Title is a separate signal that affects your next offer, not this one.
How to useEnter the annual base as a number. Do not include bonus here. Title is text only.
Offer A
Base salary ($)
Title
Offer B
Base salary ($)
Title
2
Annual Bonus and PTO Days
WhatTarget annual bonus as a percentage of base, and total paid time off days per year including holidays if bundled.
WhyA 10% bonus on a lower base can close a $4,000 salary gap. PTO has a real dollar value: each additional day is worth your daily rate.
How to useEnter bonus as a whole number (10 = 10%). For PTO, count all paid days off you will actually receive in year one including accrued vacation and company holidays.
Offer A
Annual bonus (%)
PTO days
Days15
0 days40 days
Offer B
Annual bonus (%)
PTO days
Days15
0 days40 days
3
401(k) Match and Health Premium
WhatEmployer 401(k) match percentage and your monthly out-of-pocket health insurance premium.
WhyA 5% 401(k) match on a $70K salary is $3,500 per year in compensation you do not see on your paycheck. A $300/month premium difference is $3,600 per year after tax.
How to useEnter the employer match as a percentage. Enter your monthly premium as a dollar amount you pay, not what the employer pays.
Offer A
401k match (%)
Health premium ($/month)
Offer B
401k match (%)
Health premium ($/month)
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Remote Days and Commute
WhatHow many days per week you work remotely, and your one-way commute time in minutes for on-site days.
WhyA 60-minute commute five days a week is over 200 hours per year, plus fuel and parking costs. Remote days have real financial and time value that should factor into your decision.
How to useRemote days: days per week you expect to work from home. Commute: one-way travel time in minutes on days you go in.
Offer A
Remote days per week
Days2
0 (on-site)5 (remote)
Commute (mins one way)
Min30
0 min90 min
Offer B
Remote days per week
Days2
0 (on-site)5 (remote)
Commute (mins one way)
Min30
0 min90 min
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Growth, Culture, and Manager Impression
WhatYour subjective ratings for career growth trajectory, culture fit, and your impression of the hiring manager at each organization.
WhyThese three factors predict job satisfaction and tenure more reliably than compensation in most healthcare roles. A bad manager can erase a $10K salary advantage within three months.
How to useRate honestly based on what you actually observed in interviews, not what you hope is true. 1 = serious concern, 10 = strong confidence.
Offer A
Growth trajectory (1-10)
Score5
LowHigh
Culture fit (1-10)
Score5
LowHigh
Manager impression (1-10)
Score5
LowHigh
Offer B
Growth trajectory (1-10)
Score5
LowHigh
Culture fit (1-10)
Score5
LowHigh
Manager impression (1-10)
Score5
LowHigh
Your Personalized Output
Offer Comparison Results
Weighted scores and dollar-equivalent estimates for each dimension. The winner on each line is shown in green.

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