<prompt> Human: I dont love my current job, but as cube surfing goes, its one of the better options out there. I have a lot of freedom and perks, but Id like to make more money, and a raise is out of the question since we just had a round of layoffs.That leaves me with looking for another cube surfing position that pays higher. My question is, if I make 52k at my current job, whats the lowest salary that makes financial sense for me to leave a job Im comfortable with? Is 60k too low? 65k?Im shooting much higher, but Im just wondering if I ought to accept something maybe only 10k more than my current position, or if after taxes it will be insignificant, and I just left a pretty decent job.Thanks.---EDIT: The logic behind this question stems from the mantra that every extra dollar you make is actually worth less than a dollar saved. Weve cut our budgeted expenses heavily, but still need more cash flow. Im just wondering the point at which I ought to keep looking or should take a new offer.EDIT 2: Commute is essentially the same. No relocation required. Wont cost me a penny to change jobs other than maybe a new shirt for the interview. I dont know how much happier Ill be at the new company, but thats the gamble Im wondering about. How much is enough of a bump to make that leap of faith worth it: especially for someone trying to pay off debt quickly and become financially independent.Assistant: If were you, 20 to leave as a bare minimum, which is 62,400. Id round that up to 65K.Human: Thanks this is the kind of response I was interested in. Now my question for you is: is that because tax-wise Ill only really see a difference after that point?  <response>: Your pay is always going to go up because of how marginal tax brackets work. You taxes do not ever go up higher than a raise, but in either case you will be in the same tax bracket. 