Total Compensation Calculator

How to Use the Total Compensation Calculator

This guide will walk you through the steps to use the Total Compensation Calculator effectively. The calculator is designed to help you determine your total compensation package, including cash compensation, benefits, and equity compensation.

Step 1: Gather Your Information

Before you start using the calculator, make sure you have the following information ready:

• Annual Base Salary
• Annual Bonus Amount
• Annual Stock Options/RSUs Value
• Annual Health Insurance Premium (Employer Contribution)
• 401(k)/Retirement Match Percentage
• Your 401(k) Contribution
• Annual Value of Other Benefits

This information will be used to calculate different elements of your total compensation package.

Step 2: Enter Your Base Salary

Locate the input field labeled Base Salary. Enter your annual base salary. Ensure that the amount is a positive number. This field is required to proceed with the calculation.

Step 3: Enter Your Annual Bonus

Find the input field labeled Annual Bonus. Enter the total bonus amount you expect to receive annually. Ensure that the amount is a non-negative number, as this field is also required.

Step 4: Enter Stock Options/RSUs Value

In the field labeled Stock Options/RSUs Value, input the annual value of your stock options or RSUs. This should also be a non-negative number and is required for the calculation.

Step 5: Enter Health Insurance Premium

Proceed to the field labeled Health Insurance Premium (Employer Contribution). Enter the amount your employer contributes annually towards your health insurance. This amount must be a positive number and is required.

Step 6: Enter 401(k)/Retirement Match Percentage

Locate the field labeled 401(k)/Retirement Match %. Input the percentage your employer matches for your 401(k) contributions. This number should be between 0 and 100, inclusive.

Step 7: Enter Your 401(k) Contribution

Fill in the field labeled Your 401(k) Contribution with the amount you contribute annually to your 401(k). Ensure this is a non-negative number.

Step 8: Enter Other Benefits Value

Finally, enter the annual value of any other benefits you receive in the field labeled Other Benefits Value. Enter a positive amount in this required field.

Step 9: Review Your Total Compensation

After entering all the required information, the calculator will compute the following result fields:

• Total Cash Compensation: The sum of your base salary and bonus
• Retirement Benefits: Calculated based on your retirement contribution and employer match
• Total Benefits Value: The overall annual value of your benefits package
• Total Equity Compensation: Equivalent to your stock options/RSUs value
• Total Compensation Package: The overall sum of cash compensation, total benefits, and equity
• Base Salary to Total Compensation Ratio: Percentage ratio of base salary to total compensation package

The calculator will display these results formatted as currency and percentages for easy interpretation.

By following these steps, you will be able to effectively use the Total Compensation Calculator to gain insight into your total compensation package.