Job Offer Comparison
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Estimates are for comparison purposes only. Individual tax situations and benefit details may vary.
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Comparing eye care job offers — FAQ
What's the difference between base salary and total compensation for an OD job offer?
Base salary is the guaranteed paycheck. Total compensation rolls in production bonus or percentage, sign-on bonus, health insurance value, retirement match, PTO, CE allowance, malpractice coverage, and any state license or association dues paid by the employer. For optometrists especially, two offers with the same base can differ by $20K-$40K once production and benefits are properly counted.
How should I value production bonus on an OD offer?
Production bonus is typically structured as a percentage (e.g., 18-22%) of collections above a threshold, or a percentage of gross professional revenue. To compare offers honestly, model expected production at your realistic patient volume — not the practice's best year. A bonus tied to collections collected (not just billed) is more reliable than one tied to charges.
What benefits matter most when comparing eye care job offers?
In rough order of dollar value for most ODs: malpractice coverage ($1,500-$3,000/yr), health insurance employer share ($6,000-$15,000/yr depending on family vs individual), retirement match (typically 3-6% of salary), CE allowance ($1,000-$2,500/yr), state license fees ($200-$500), and DEA registration ($888/3yr). Equipment ownership and ownership-track equity are not benefits but separate compensation items.