Salary versus commute
Is a higher salary worth a longer commute?
A raise is easy to see. The extra hours spent getting to work are easier to underestimate. Put both options on the same annual and weekly view before deciding.
Translate the raise into time
A longer commute affects more than transport cost. It changes committed hours, flexibility, energy, and the amount of the week that remains yours. The right answer depends on how much those trade-offs matter in your life now.
Compare the whole week
Total committed hours
Combine normal work hours with round-trip commute time and on-site days.
Real financial difference
Use the same gross or take-home basis, then include bonuses, benefits, and recurring work costs if they matter.
Energy and control
Consider flexibility, the effort the role demands, and how predictable the schedule is.
What the move unlocks
Weigh career growth and stability alongside the immediate raise.
Life-Fit
Ask a better question than “How much more?”
Ask whether the additional pay still fits after the new role claims more time, energy, and flexibility — and what future value it creates in return.
Compare your actual options
Use your own numbers and ratings. The calculation runs on this device, uses one currency for both options, and does not make the decision for you.
No account, tax estimate, or currency conversion.