Career ROI Calculator

See the real financial impact of your career decisions over time.

Adjust assumptions, compare scenarios, and make better career investment choices.

Input Panel

Model your baseline

Start with realistic assumptions. Then test what happens when one variable changes.

5.5%

Expected growth without switching roles

10y
3y

Years between promotions

12%

Visual Output

Earnings trajectory over time

Insight Panel

Decision guidance

Key Insight

Switching every 3-year cycle can increase projected earnings by 33% over 10 years.

Biggest Opportunity

Your role-switch premium is strong. Compounding this every few years drives outsized long-term gains.

Biggest Risk

Low promotion velocity can still suppress outcomes even if annual growth appears healthy.

What this means

Your current plan repays skill investment and generates positive upside. Focus on consistent execution and timed career moves.

What-if controls

Change one thing, see the impact

Role switch frequency

3y

Switch salary increase

14%

Stagnation penalty (stay path)

1.5%

Scenario Comparison

Stay vs Switch

MetricStay in roleSwitch strategy
Total earnings (10y)$1,282,504$1,706,122
Opportunity delta$0$423,618