About PayCompare
Free tools for the money decisions that come with a job, a paycheck and a home.
What we do
PayCompare is a collection of free calculators for pay and housing decisions: comparing job offers, estimating US take-home pay, deciding between renting and buying, and checking what a move does to your salary. Each page explains its formula, shows an example and lists what the calculation leaves out.
Privacy by design
Every tool runs in your browser. The salaries and figures you enter are not uploaded to our servers. Read our Privacy Policy for details about cookies and advertising.
How the site is funded
The site is free to use and is supported by advertising. Ads are clearly labelled and kept away from input fields so they do not get in the way of using a tool.
Limits you should know about
Our tax and housing tools use simplified models and stated assumptions, and tax figures are for a named tax year. Treat results as estimates and consult a qualified tax professional or financial adviser for decisions that matter. If you spot an error or have a suggestion, get in touch.