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Hybrid Work Break-Even

Calculate the extra annual salary needed to compensate for more office days, travel costs and commuting time.

Worked example

Moving from two office days to five can create well over 100 additional journeys a year, before even considering the time spent travelling.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the answer a take-home premium?

The costs are paid from your disposable income and personal time, so the cleanest comparison is against additional take-home pay.

What if the proposed role has cheaper parking or travel?

Use the actual expected cost per office day for the proposed arrangement.

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