Comp Decoder

Decode any job offer. Know what to ask for.

Comp Decoder is a compensation analysis tool that translates raw offer numbers — base, bonus, equity, benefits — into a clear picture of total compensation, market positioning, and negotiation leverage.

What It Is

A browser-based calculator and analysis tool built from analysis of over 1,000 real job offers and leading industry compensation research. Input your offer details and get back your true total comp, where it sits relative to market benchmarks, and a clear read on what you should push for in negotiation.

This is not a generic salary calculator. It's a practitioner-built tool designed to give candidates and HR professionals the same analytical clarity that compensation consultants charge for.

Who It's For

• Job candidates evaluating offers across companies or roles
• HR professionals benchmarking offers against market data
• Recruiters building competitive offers in tight talent markets
• Career coaches supporting clients through negotiation

What It Analyzes

• Base salary relative to market percentiles
• Bonus structure (target vs. realistic payout)
• Equity value modeling (RSUs, options, vesting schedules)
• Benefits valuation (healthcare, PTO, retirement contributions)
• True total compensation — what the offer is actually worth

Features

• Multi-component offer input with real-time calculation
• Market positioning output (where you land vs. benchmark)
• Negotiation guidance based on your specific offer profile
• Built from analysis of 1,000+ real offers and industry compensation research
• Single-file HTML — no install, no account, no data leaves your device

Open It

https://samirsaad786.github.io/comp-decoder/

Built By

Samir Saad · HR Business Partner · SPHR · MS in Human Resource Development
LinkedIn · GitHub

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