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Job offer reality test
This offer is worth accepting
72/100
Verdict
Comfortable
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- Monthly take-home
- $5,750
- Left after costs
- $1,320
- Rent burden
- 32%
- Savings fit
- Good
Methodology
How OfferScope calculates the reality score
The score is a planning signal, not financial advice. It focuses on cash flow after rent, taxes, fixed costs, basic living costs, and a savings target.
Score formula
Monthly take-home minus rent, commute, debt, basic living costs, and target savings becomes the flexibility base. Rent burden and fixed-cost pressure adjust the final 0-100 score.
Why 70+ can work
A score above 70 usually means the offer leaves room after essentials and savings. Scores from 50-69 suggest negotiation. Below 50 means the plan is fragile.
Rent pressure threshold
Rent below 30% of take-home is usually safer. Rent above 33% deserves caution. Rent above 40% often requires a higher salary, lower savings target, or cheaper housing.
Tax estimate
The tax field is editable because payroll taxes vary by location, benefits, filing status, deductions, and relocation details. Use your payroll estimate when available.
When to negotiate
Negotiate when rent pressure is high, savings fit is weak, relocation is required, or the leftover after essentials does not protect emergencies.
When to reconsider
Reconsider when the score stays below 50 after realistic assumptions, or when accepting the offer would depend on optimistic costs you cannot verify.
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Data assumptions and review notes
OfferScope uses transparent planning assumptions so users can replace defaults with verified numbers before making a financial decision.
City and role examples are planning presets based on public salary ranges and common market discussions, not guaranteed compensation.
Rent presets are city-level starting points. Users should replace them with actual lease, neighborhood, or housing quotes.
Tax rates are editable estimates. Payroll, filing status, benefits, state taxes, and deductions can change take-home pay.
Living costs include a practical monthly baseline for food, utilities, insurance, transport, and recurring essentials.
OfferScope is maintained as a salary decision product. The calculator is designed to help job seekers discuss offers with clearer numbers.
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What score is good enough?
A score above 70 usually means the offer has room for rent, fixed costs, and savings. A score below 50 means the offer deserves more negotiation or a lower-cost plan.
Why is the tax rate editable?
Payroll taxes vary by location, filing status, benefits, and deductions. Editable tax makes the calculator useful without pretending to be formal tax advice.
Does the tool require an account?
No. You can calculate an offer, adjust the numbers, and copy the result without creating an account.
Data notes
Figures are planning references based on public salary and cost-of-living sources where available. Use them as a starting point and verify details before making a financial decision.