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Salary Comparison Worksheet
PDF worksheet to compare two job offers or current vs potential raise.
Template Content
Metric | Job A (Current) | Job B (Offer) -------|-----------------|-------------- Base Salary | $ | $ Superannuation (%) | % | % Super Amount ($) | $ | $ Bonus / Commission | $ | $ **TOTAL CASH** | **$** | **$** Other Benefits: - Leave (Days) | | - WFH Flexibility | | - Commute (Time/Cost) | | - Training Budget | | - Equipment / Car | | Financial Impact (Post-Tax): - Monthly Take-Home | $ | $ - Yearly Savings | $ | $ Decision Score (1-10) | | Notes: - [Job A details...] - [Job B details...]
How to Use This Worksheet
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Copy this layout into a spreadsheet or print it out.
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Enter the gross (before tax) figures for both roles.
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Calculate the super amount based on the provided percentage (usually 11.5% in AU).
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Use our Take-Home Pay Calculator to get the post-tax monthly figures for both.
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Consider the 'soft' benefits like commute time and WFH flexibility—these often have a large impact on your quality of life.
Pro Tips
Look at the 'Whole Package': Don't just focus on the base salary. 10 extra days of leave or a $5,000 training budget can be worth a lot.
Factor in the commute: A higher-paying job that adds 2 hours to your day might actually lower your 'true hourly worth'.
Calculate the gap: Is the increase in pay worth the risk of moving to a new company and starting fresh?
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Ivy Sinclair-Wren
Financial Chaos Analyst
Ivy Sinclair-Wren is a Financial Chaos Analyst covering investing, AI, wealth psychology, and the emotional consequences of opening finance apps during market crashes. Based in Melbourne, she specializes in demystifying the Australian tax code and helping users navigate the intersection of spreadsheet logic and human irrationality.