Stuck Between Job Offers?
Compare salary, commute costs, work-life balance, and total package value to see which opportunity is actually best for you.
Job A
Core Package
Benefits
Estimated Yearly Value
Job B
Core Package
Commute & Travel
Benefits
Estimated Yearly Value
Best Overall Pick
Job A
Job A saves about 2.5 hours of commute time per week versus Job B. Job A has a more flexible arrangement (remote) than Job B (office).
Comparison Methodology
- • Gross Value includes salary, pension, and holiday value.
- • Net Value subtracts annual travel and parking costs.
- • Effective Hourly includes commute time in working hours.
- • Holiday Value is calculated as salary/260 per day.
Which Job Should I Pick? — FAQ
Answers to common questions about how we value holidays and pension, handle commute time and travel costs, and decide which job is the better pick.
We compare each job's gross yearly value (salary + holiday value + employer pension) and then subtract annual travel costs for office/hybrid roles to get a net value. We also show an effective hourly rate that includes commute time.
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 = salary + holiday value + employer pension. Net = gross − annual travel costs (only for office/hybrid roles).
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.
No. This is a pre‑tax package comparison. It does not model your personal income tax, NI, or other individual circumstances.
No. This tool is for guidance and education only. Consider seeking professional advice for decisions specific to your situation.