Career Change Calculator
Thinking of switching careers? Model the full financial impact — including any salary drop during transition, retraining or qualification costs, how long it takes to recover lost earnings, and your long-term income trajectory in the new field.
Total Cost of Change
£60,000
Training cost£5,000
Income lost during retraining£45,000
Job search gap£10,000
Salary Difference
-£5,000/yr
5-Year Net
-£85,000
10-Year Net
-£110,000
⚠️ The new career pays less — you may never recoup the transition cost financially, but non-financial factors may outweigh this.