Startup Compensation Calculator Tool

Startup Compensation Calculator - Salary & Equity Trade-Offs

Understand the trade-offs between salary and equity in startup compensation packages

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Modify sliders to see how different parameters affect your total compensation package

Toggle between founder and candidate mode to see both sides of the equation

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Experiment with different exit valuations and probabilities to model potential outcomes

Salary Range

$140,000 - $200,000

Equity % Range

23% - 36%

Dilution % Range

46% - 58%

Exit Valuation

$100,000,000

Exit Probability

100%

Tax Rate

Bonus %

Salary Growth %

Vesting Years

Cliff Months

Summary

Total Cash (1st year): $200,000

After Tax Cash: $200,000

Expected Equity: $153,400

Combined Comp: $353,400

5-Year Compensation Projection

Include Equity

Include Tax

See how your total compensation accumulates over the next 5 years across different scenarios. Values shown are cumulative.

Startup Compensation Calculator - Salary & Equity Trade-Offs