Job Offer Comparison Calculator UK
Compare salary, commute costs, pension contributions, holidays and remote working to see which job offer is actually worth more.
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One click fills the form so users can test the kind of offer comparisons people actually search for.
Calculator mode
Basic comparison first
Compare salary, office days, commute time and travel cost before adding extras.
Job A
Core Package
Estimated Yearly Value
Job B
Core Package
Commute & Travel
Optional Google Maps commute
Add home and work addresses only if you want Google to estimate distance and time. Addresses are not saved in reports or share data.
Calculate with Google Maps
Fills distance and daily commute time. You can still edit both below.
Travel cost per commute day
Driving cost uses the return mileage, not just the one-way office distance.
0.0 return miles × 55p/mile HMRC benchmark.
Estimated Yearly Value
Assumptions, inputs and methodology
Job Offer Comparison Calculator UK — FAQ
Answers to common questions about comparing salary, take-home pay, commute time, travel costs, holidays, pension and remote-working value.
What does this calculator compare?
We compare each job's salary, estimated take-home pay, holiday value, employer pension, commute cost, commute time and total package value. The winner is based on package value after annual travel costs.
How is holiday value calculated?
We value holidays as salary/260 × holiday days. This approximates the monetary worth of paid time off and is added to the gross package.
How are employer pension contributions handled?
Enter the employer percentage (default 3%). We calculate pension value as salary × (employer % / 100) and add it to the gross value.
Do you include commute time in the comparison?
Yes. For office and hybrid roles, your commute hours per week = travel duration per day × office days per week. We add this to your weekly hours to compute the effective hourly rate.
How do you handle hybrid vs office vs remote?
Remote = 0 office days. Office = 5 office days. Hybrid = the number you enter (0–5). Office days affect both commute time and annual travel costs.
What counts as travel cost per day?
Use the single input for your typical daily cost when you go in (e.g. train ticket, parking or fuel). Annual travel cost = daily cost × office days per week × 52.
What is the difference between gross and net value?
Gross package value = salary + holiday value + employer pension. Net package value = gross package value minus annual travel costs for office or hybrid days.
How is the effective hourly rate calculated?
Effective hourly rate = salary ÷ (52 × (weekly hours + commute hours)). Commute hours are included so time spent travelling is accounted for.
Can I compare more than two jobs?
Yes. Use the ‘Add another job’ button to include as many roles as you like. We highlight the current top pick and explain why.
Do you include personal taxes or take‑home pay?
Yes, the calculator shows an estimated UK take-home figure using PAYE and employee NI style bands. It is a guide only and does not include student loans, salary sacrifice, Scottish tax bands, benefits-in-kind or personal adjustments.
What is the hidden commute tax?
The hidden commute tax compares the salary increase against extra travel costs and the estimated value of commute time. This helps show whether a higher salary still feels higher after the office commitment.
Is this financial advice?
No. This tool is for guidance and education only. Consider seeking professional advice for decisions specific to your situation.