5-year earnings projection comparing current compensation path vs accelerated outcome scenario. Accounts for success fees, compound raises, and opportunity cost.
Your Inputs
Year 1 Net Gain
After paying success fee
5-Year Total Gain
Compounding with raises
ROI Multiple
Return on investment
Your Salary Trajectory Over 5 Years
Assumptions Used:
Current trajectory: Staying at current salary with 3% annual raises
New trajectory: Starting at target salary with 4% annual raises
Success fee paid only in Year 1 (one-time cost)
No job changes after Year 1 (conservative estimate)
Pre-tax calculations (your take-home will vary by location)