Know What Your
Benefits Are
Actually Worth
Stop comparing job offers by salary alone. Translate every benefit into dollars and see your true total compensation in under 2 minutes.
Simple process
How It Works
Three steps to understand the true value of any job offer.
Enter Your Base Salary
Start with the annual base salary for each offer. This is your compensation foundation.
Add Your Benefits Details
Input health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, equity, and other perks for each offer.
See Your True Total Comp
Get a side-by-side breakdown with dollar values for every benefit and a clear winner.
The numbers
Why Benefits Matter More
Than You Think
Most job seekers focus on base salary, but that's only part of the picture.
Benefits can represent nearly half your total pay. Ignoring them means comparing apples to oranges.
Most job seekers undervalue their benefits package by over $15,000 per year when comparing offers.
BenefitLense turns a complex financial analysis into a fast, clear, actionable result.
See It in Action
Explore real-world comparisons. Click any example to load it into the calculator.
Startup vs. Corporate
A high-growth Series B startup competing with a Fortune 500 company
Remote vs. In-Office
Comparing a fully remote role with a traditional in-office position
Sales Role Comparison
Two sales positions with different base/commission structures and benefits
Methodology
Every Benefit Has a Dollar Value
BenefitLense converts abstract perks into concrete numbers. Whether it's a 401(k) match, parental leave, or education reimbursement — you'll see exactly what each benefit is worth.
- Health insurance premium savings
- 401(k) employer match contributions
- PTO value (salary ÷ 260 per day)
- Parental leave compensation
- Equity and stock grant value
- Signing bonus (amortized)
- Education reimbursement
Sample Comparison
Startup WinsFree calculators
All Compensation Calculators
Five free tools to evaluate every aspect of your total compensation package.
Job Offer Comparison
Compare two offers across 13 benefit categories with a clear winner and visual chart.
Cost-of-Living Adjuster
Find the equivalent salary in any of 50+ US cities. Essential for relocation decisions.
Raise Negotiation Calculator
Calculate your target raise using inflation, market data, and performance level.
Contractor vs. Full-Time
True net comparison after self-employment tax, benefits costs, and overhead.
Equity Value Estimator
Model stock options and RSUs across bear, base, and bull exit scenarios.
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