Job Offer Comparison Calculator (pay, benefits & commute time)

How it works

Yearly value = pay + bonus and benefits − 12 × monthly commute cost. Real hourly pay = yearly value ÷ (working hours per day × workdays + commute hours), where commute hours = daily round-trip minutes ÷ 60 × workdays. A higher salary can pay less per hour of your life once a long commute is counted. Benefits you would not use should be entered as 0.

⚠ Estimates for information only — not financial advice.

FAQ

What should go into benefits?

Bonuses you can count on, employer pension or retirement contributions above the legal minimum, meal or housing support, and paid training. Leave out perks you would not use.

What else should I weigh?

Job security, growth, overtime, remote-work days (which cut commute days) and how you feel about the work — numbers are only part of the decision.

Checked 11 Nov 2026. Comparison arithmetic (yearly value and pay per hour including commuting time).