Commute vs Pay Rise Calculator
Compare the two salaries and commute times to see the net gain.
Net gain per year
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Enter values above
Extra gross salary
β
Value of extra commuting
β
Effective raise
β
Extra hours per year
β
Cost per extra commute minute
β
Worked example
With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Current salary ($) | 70000 |
| Current one-way commute (minutes) | 20 |
| New salary ($) | 80000 |
| New one-way commute (minutes) | 55 |
| Working days per year | 230 |
| Value of your time ($/hour) | 25 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Net gain per year | $3,292 |
| Extra gross salary | $10,000 |
| Value of extra commuting | $6,708 |
| Effective raise | 4.70% |
| Extra hours per year | 268.3 |
| Cost per extra commute minute | $0.62 |
Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.
How to use the Commute vs Pay Rise Calculator
- Current salary ($) β default 70000
- Current one-way commute (minutes) β default 20
- New salary ($) β default 80000
- New one-way commute (minutes) β default 55
- Working days per year β default 230
- Value of your time ($/hour) β default 25
- Press Calculate to update the results instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A $10,000 rise for an extra 35 minutes each way costs about 268 hours a year, roughly $6,700 at $25 an hour, so it survives β but at a lower hourly value or a longer commute it quickly does not.
Use the rate you would actually pay to save an hour. For most people that is nearer half their salary rate than the full rate, so use a moderate figure.
Enter the real number of days you will attend the office. Two days a week instead of five cuts the extra travel time by 60% and changes the answer completely.