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Career & Income

Salary calculators, job decision tools, and freelance planning

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Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay

Calculate your net paycheck after federal and state taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and deductions. Understand your true take-home pay.

Time:4 minutes
Complexity:Easy
Best for: Paycheck understanding
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Take Home Pay Calculator

Net pay after all deductions

Calculate take-home pay after all taxes and deductions. See the breakdown of where your gross pay goes.

Time:4 minutes
Complexity:Easy
Best for: Net income calculation
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Net Pay Calculator

Quick net pay estimate

Fast calculation of net pay from gross salary. Factor in federal and state taxes for accurate estimates.

Time:3 minutes
Complexity:Easy
Best for: Quick salary estimates
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Payroll Calculator

Complete payroll breakdown

Run payroll calculations for hourly or salaried employees. Model taxes, benefits, 401(k), health insurance, and net pay for every paycheck frequency.

Time:6 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Payroll planning
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Complete Tax Calculator

Comprehensive tax estimation

Calculate complete tax liability including federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare. Get a full picture of your tax burden.

Time:6 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Tax planning
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Freelancer Financial Calculator

Set your freelance rate

Calculate your required freelance hourly rate after taxes and expenses. Compare contractor vs employee income.

Time:5 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Freelance pricing
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Freelancer Retirement Gap Tool

Plan retirement without employer benefits

Calculate the retirement savings gap for freelancers without employer 401(k) matches. Plan self-employed retirement contributions.

Time:5 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Self-employed retirement
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Career Decision Analyzer

Make smarter career moves

Compare job options and education ROI: overtime vs side hustles, promotions vs job hopping, degree vs certification, and remote work savings.

Time:8 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Career strategy
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Career Income Optimizer

Maximize your earning potential

Comprehensive income analysis: real hourly wage after all costs, inflation-adjusted salary tracking, and tax bracket impact on raises.

Time:6 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Income optimization
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Promotion vs Job Hop Calculator

Stay or switch jobs?

Compare 10-year earnings from staying for promotions versus switching jobs, including signing bonuses, equity cliffs, and layoff risk.

Time:6 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Job change decisions
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Overtime vs Side Hustle Calculator

Best use of extra time

Compare earning potential from overtime at your job versus starting a side hustle. Factor in taxes and time investment.

Time:5 minutes
Complexity:Easy
Best for: Extra income decisions
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Side Hustle ROI Calculator

Is your side hustle worth it?

Calculate the true ROI of your side hustle including time investment, expenses, and opportunity cost.

Time:5 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Side hustle evaluation
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Remote Work Savings Calculator

Calculate WFH savings

Calculate how much you save by working from home. Factor in commute, meals, clothing, and other work-related expenses.

Time:4 minutes
Complexity:Easy
Best for: Remote work value
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Stock Options & Vesting Calculator

Understand your equity compensation

Track vesting progress, compare ISO vs NSO taxes, explore early exercise savings, and model exit scenarios for startup equity grants.

Time:8 minutes
Complexity:Advanced
Best for: Equity compensation
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Degree vs Certification ROI

Education investment comparison

Compare the full investment, opportunity cost, and long-term earnings impact of traditional degrees versus bootcamps, certifications, and associate programs.

Time:6 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Education decisions
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Grad School ROI Calculator

Is grad school worth it?

Calculate the return on investment for graduate school. Compare costs, opportunity cost, and expected salary increase.

Time:6 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Graduate school decisions
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Internship ROI Calculator

Compare internship options

Compare paid vs unpaid internships, quantify relocation costs, and forecast five-year salary impact versus other summer jobs.

Time:5 minutes
Complexity:Medium
Best for: Internship decisions
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Part-Time Job ROI Calculator

Evaluate part-time work value

Calculate the true value of part-time work including commute costs, tax impact, and effect on study or family time.

Time:4 minutes
Complexity:Easy
Best for: Part-time work decisions
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