Total Compensation Calculator
Calculate your total compensation including salary, bonus, and RSUs. See how stock price impacts your TC.
Total compensation
$195,000 /yr
$170,000 cash · $25,000 equity
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Estimates based on 2026 tax rules (updated July 2026). Actual amounts may vary based on your W-4, benefits, and employer payroll rules.
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Total Compensation Summary
How we calculate total compensation
Total compensation includes salary, bonuses, and equity. We calculate take-home pay for each component after taxes.
- Base salary: Taxed as ordinary income using progressive federal and state brackets based on your filing status and location.
- Cash bonus: Typically withheld at 22% federal (or 37% for bonuses over $1 million) plus state taxes and FICA.
- RSUs at vest: Taxed as ordinary income when they vest, at your marginal tax rate. Your employer typically withholds 22% federal plus state tax and FICA.
- Stock price impact: Changes in stock price affect the value of your equity at vesting, which directly impacts your taxable income and take-home pay.
Typically, you'll receive 60-75% of RSU value after taxes, depending on your tax bracket and state.
Frequently Asked Questions
RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they vest, at your marginal tax rate. Your employer typically withholds taxes at vesting (usually 22% federal plus state tax and FICA). The value at vesting is added to your W-2 income.
RSU value at vesting is the gross value of the shares. Take-home pay is what you receive after taxes are withheld. Typically, you'll receive 60-75% of the RSU value after taxes, depending on your tax bracket and state.
Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses, and the value of equity (RSUs, stock options) at vesting. Use our calculator to see how each component affects your take-home pay after taxes.
Related Tools
- RSU & Equity Compensation Guides — Learn how RSUs are taxed
- Take-Home Pay Calculator — Calculate base salary take-home pay
Estimates are based on current tax rules and public guidance. RSU withholding may differ from your final tax liability. Actual take-home pay may vary depending on your employer's withholding method and your individual tax situation.
For personalized advice, consult a qualified tax professional.