Total Compensation Calculator

Filing Status: Your tax filing status determines your tax brackets and standard deduction. Select how you file your taxes: Single, Married Filing Jointly (usually best for married couples), Married Filing Separately, or Head of Household (for unmarried with dependents). This affects your federal and state tax calculations.

State: Your state of residence for tax purposes. Different states have different income tax rates (TX, FL, WA, NV have no state income tax). This is used to calculate your state income tax on salary, bonuses, and capital gains from equity compensation.

Inflation Rate: Expected annual inflation rate (default 3%). Used to calculate the real purchasing power of your future compensation. Higher inflation reduces the real value of fixed payments like salary. This adjusts your compensation to "today's dollars" for accurate comparisons.

Discount Rate: Your personal discount rate for future money (default 8%). Higher rates mean you value money today more than money tomorrow. Used for NPV calculations of vesting equity and future bonuses. Typically 6-10% based on investment alternatives and personal preferences.