What does “True Annual Value” include?

It consolidates base salary plus components like amortized signing bonuses, annualized equity, and 401k match, then subtracts health premiums and commute costs.

How does OfferLens estimate taxes?

It provides federal and state tax estimates using standard deductions and tax brackets tied to the offer location, updated annually.

Can it compare offers in different cities?

Yes. OfferLens applies a cost of living adjustment using BLS, Numbeo, and MIT Living Wage data for major US cities (and a state average otherwise).

How are equity outcomes handled?

OfferLens supports conservative, base, and optimistic scenarios for RSUs and stock options using static growth multipliers by company stage.

OfferLens

Compare your complex job offers and get a True Annual Value.

Launched Jun 29, 2026

MakerLane Robey

Product Overview

OfferLens is a SaaS tool that helps job seekers compare multiple job offers using a single “True Annual Value” number. Instead of focusing only on base salary, it accounts for bonuses, annualized equity, 401k matches, health premiums, and commute costs.

The platform also estimates after-tax take-home pay using federal and state tax brackets by offer location, then applies a cost of living adjustment so offers in different cities can be compared on more equal footing. OfferLens includes equity outcome scenarios (conservative, base, optimistic) for RSUs and stock options and can generate shareable comparison links.

Key features

True Annual Value calculation that combines base salary, amortized signing bonuses, annualized equity, 401k match, and subtracts health premiums and commute costs
After-tax take-home estimates using federal and state tax brackets (with standard deductions) based on each offer’s location
Cost of living adjustment for comparing offers across cities using data from BLS, Numbeo, and MIT Living Wage (updated annually)
Equity scenarios for RSUs and stock options with conservative, base, and optimistic outcomes using static growth multipliers by company stage
Commute cost analysis that estimates annual fuel cost and hours based on the user’s actual commute
Shareable comparisons via a unique link that lets others view the offer side-by-side breakdown

How OfferLens works

1
Enter offer details
Users input the information they have for each offer, including base salary, equity, benefits, and commute.
2
Run the comparison math
OfferLens automatically factors in taxes, cost of living, and equity scenarios for each offer.
3
Review winners and breakdowns
The app shows one True Annual Value per offer side-by-side, along with the full compensation breakdown and after-tax estimates.

Use cases

A candidate comparing two offers—one with higher base salary but lower equity and higher commute costs—uses OfferLens to see which offer has the higher True Annual Value and after-tax take-home.
A job seeker considering relocation between two cities enters offer details and applies the cost of living adjustment to compare net value rather than using salary alone.
A professional evaluating an offer with RSUs or stock options selects conservative, base, and optimistic equity scenarios to understand how different outcomes affect the overall annual value.

Who is it for?

OfferLens is designed for professionals evaluating multiple job offers, especially when compensation includes equity, benefits, and relocation. It’s particularly useful for candidates comparing offers across different cities or with complex pay packages.

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