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How do I ask for more without losing the offer?
A short brief that shows which levers the employer can move — and the exact sentence to use.
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Compensation
What the comparison shows
An offer is more than base salary. Bonus percentages, equity grants and one-off sign-on payments move the first-year number in different ways. This calculator puts them on one line so you can see what the offer is actually worth.
Why first-year and steady-state differ
Sign-on is paid once, so it flatters year one. Equity vests on a schedule that varies by company. The steady-state figure removes the one-off and shows what the package pays once the signing bonus is gone.
Who it is for
Candidates holding a written offer with a deadline, who want a specific number before they ask for a change.
Frequently asked questions
Should I include an expected bonus?
Use the target bonus percentage in the offer, not the maximum. If the bonus is discretionary, compare the base-only numbers as well.
How do I value equity?
Use the annual grant value stated in the offer letter. Private-company equity is not cash; treat it as a separate, higher-risk line.
Does this negotiate for me?
No. It gives you the number and the gap. The written ask is still yours, and a specific, calm request works better than a generic one.