Should I Accept This Offer?
Enter your current job and the new offer. We calculate the real financial difference — after tax, city cost, and notice period — and give you a plain English verdict.
How to evaluate a job offer in India
Most people compare job offers by looking at the headline CTC — but that number is misleading. A ₹20 LPA offer in Mumbai with full office days may be worth less than a ₹17 LPA offer in Hyderabad with 3 days WFH, once you factor in rent, commute, and actual take-home salary after tax.
The factors that actually matter when comparing salary offers: monthly take-home in-hand salary after tax, monthly take-home after tax, cost of living in the new city, work from home days (commute cost + time), notice period cost if your new company is not buying it out, ESOP/joining bonus value discounted for risk, and career growth potential.
What is a good hike while switching jobs in India?
Industry benchmark for job switch hike in India is 30–50% for most roles. A hike below 20% is generally not worth the risk and disruption of switching unless there are strong non-monetary reasons. For senior roles (15+ LPA), even 20–25% can be meaningful in absolute terms. Always calculate net monthly in-hand gain, not percentage hike, to understand the real impact on your take-home salary.
How to compare two job offer salaries in India
When comparing two salary offers, always convert CTC to actual in-hand take-home salary first. Two offers with the same CTC can have different in-hand amounts depending on HRA structure, variable pay percentage, and PF contributions. Use a CTC to in-hand calculator for both offers, then factor in city cost differences and WFH days before making a final call.
Notice period buyout — who pays?
In competitive hiring, new companies often offer to pay 1–2 months of notice period salary. This is usually added as a joining bonus and is fully taxable. If your notice period is 3 months and the new company only buys out 1 month, you need to weigh the personal cost of serving the remaining 2 months against the financial benefit of the switch.