Compare the comprehensive compensation package.
Salary and benefits are a factor in the decision to change careers. Regardless of where it may rank on your list of priorities, it is important to evaluate not just base salary, but many other factors, such as cost of living, benefits, etc.
The following tool is designed to help you put your choices into perspective and compare a prospective compensation package with what you’re currently earning. [downloadable.pdf]
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Current Job |
New Job |
Element of Compensation |
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Base salary |
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$ |
Bonus, commissions |
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$ |
Additional perks |
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$ |
$ |
Profit sharing potential |
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$ |
Value of stock or equity |
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$ |
$ |
Pension |
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$ |
$ |
401(k) contribution |
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$ |
$ |
Reimbursed expenses |
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$ |
$ |
Cost of living differences |
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$ |
$ |
Moving expenses |
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$ |
$ |
Travel expenses |
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$ |
$ |
Insurance premiums |
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$ |
$ |
Property taxes |
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$ |
$ |
State, local taxes |
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$ |
$ |
Sales taxes |
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$ |
$ |
Other expenses (specify) |
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$ |
$ |
$ Difference (+/-) |
