Career planning

Job Offer Comparison Checklist

Use the same questions for each offer. Mark uncertain items as estimates and ask for important terms in writing.

• Base salary or hourly rate and expected hours
• Overtime eligibility and how hours are tracked
• Bonus rules, targets, timing, and whether the bonus is guaranteed
• Health premiums, deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and start date
• Retirement match, vesting, and contribution limits
• Paid time off, holidays, sick time, and carryover rules
• Commute, parking, travel, equipment, and other work costs
• Schedule flexibility, remote expectations, and after-hours availability
• Probation, notice period, layoffs, and role stability
• Manager expectations, growth path, and how performance is measured

After collecting the details, compare both offers with the Job Offer Calculator. It is a planning estimate, not financial advice.