Example

Comparing two job offers

A worked example showing why two offers with similar gross pay can still deliver different take-home outcomes.

Worked example2 min readRuleset 2025-26Reviewed by PayPath UK editorial reviewMethodology

Scenario

Offer comparisons are rarely just salary versus salary. Bonus structure, pension sacrifice, and tax region can all shift the net result.

Best practice

Model both offers on the same assumptions before deciding whether the headline uplift is actually worth moving for.

How to use PayPath here

Run the relevant calculator for your live numbers, review the methodology if the assumptions matter to your decision, and save the strongest scenarios in the workspace if you are comparing more than one option.