Offer Comparison Analyzer

Calculate total compensation for each offer by summing base salary, bonuses, annualized equity value, benefits contributions, and perk values. Then score non-monetary factors like growth and culture, and apply a weighted decision matrix based on your priorities.

For RSUs, multiply the current share price by the number of shares and divide by the vesting years for an annual value. For stock options, subtract the strike price from the current price. Always consider liquidity risk, since startup equity may be worth nothing.

Evaluate career growth potential, manager quality, team culture, work-life balance, and company stability. Score each factor from 1-10 and weight them according to your personal priorities to produce an objective comparison.

Watch for vague bonus language, equity with no liquidity path, cliffs longer than one year, missing vesting acceleration, and verbal promises not in writing. Also check for high turnover, recent layoffs, and unclear role responsibilities.

A higher base salary may lose to an offer with stronger equity upside, better benefits, or superior career growth. Compare ongoing total compensation rather than year-one figures, and weigh factors like manager quality and promotion tracks.