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.

We value holidays as salary/260 × holiday days. This approximates the monetary worth of paid time off and is added to the gross package.

Enter the employer percentage (default 3%). We calculate pension value as salary × (employer % / 100) and add it to the gross value.

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.

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.

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.

Gross package value = salary + holiday value + employer pension. Net package value = gross package value minus annual travel costs for office or hybrid days.

Effective hourly rate = salary ÷ (52 × (weekly hours + commute hours)). Commute hours are included so time spent travelling is accounted for.

Yes. Use the ‘Add another job’ button to include as many roles as you like. We highlight the current top pick and explain why.

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.

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.

No. This tool is for guidance and education only. Consider seeking professional advice for decisions specific to your situation.