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depends on how both are tax'd also.

If your bonus is gonna be paid out as a 1099, while your sallery is paid out as a W-2.
 
All other things being equal, I'd pursue opportunities for higher salaries rather than higher bonuses. Yearly salary increases compound while yearly bonuses do not. Salaries also tie to other benefits, such as 401k matches, Social Security, and pensions.

If you have reached the top of salary range for your current job, then the new management position with a higher salary range probably makes sense regardless of the bonus (provided that they accept your request to move across at your current salary).

My two cents... Good luck!
 
I ha a similar situation in my current job. I negotiated for a higher salary with a lower bonus because of the fact that money is guaranteed, grows faster each year you get a raise, and adds more to your 401k.

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sourceninja said:
Update: They countered with an offer more than I make currently, but without the bonus option. It's total is slightly under what it would be if I took the lower salary with the bonus, but as discussed I'm much more comfortable with this option. I think I'm going to take it.
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that right there just goes to show you the bonus wasn't 100% guaranteed. congrats!
 
Good job on negotiations!

You'll be happy you got a higher base salary if you ever move to another company. They will make it a point to tell you to exclude any bonuses when asking you what your current salary is.

My entire company relies heavily on SMART goal bonuses, which are not very hard to get so it doesn't effect me much. When I've passively looked for new jobs I've almost always been given flack from the interviewing company when they figure out I'm including bonuses in my yearly pay.

Moral of the story: Stay the hell away from jobs that try to work bonuses into the total salary. You will always get boned short and long term.
 
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