COMPANY MARKETS CAPABILITIES INSIGHTS CAREERS SEARCH Breadcrumb Home Careers Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits Information for employees in the UK Pay & Benefits Information for employees in Australia Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Non-salary benefits as described below are available to all U.S. benefits eligible employees with minor exceptions. Employees in an "alternative employment status" such as consulting employees may be eligible for coverage but may not have access to the full suite of benefits. Similarly, employees of Leidos subsidiaries such as QTC, Leidos Biomedical Research and Dynetics have separate benefits packages. Compensation We structure our salaries to be competitive for the region, market conditions, hardship, and hazards. We also: Reward your contributions to the company and our customers' mission. Recognize and reward notable advances for your profession, the company, and your customers. Ensure fairness, comply with applicable federal, state, and international laws, and meet applicable audit entities' standards. Health and well-being Comprehensive health coverage, health and well-being programs are designed to keep you and your family healthy. Medical insurance plans cover you and your eligible family members, including registered domestic partners, through national HSA-compatible consumer-directed health plans or regional HMOs where available. Health Savings Accounts are available in conjunction with our HSA-eligible consumer-directed health plans. Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available to those that are enrolled in a non-HSA compatible medical plan and those that waive medical coverage. FSAs let you set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, vision, mental health, and pharmacy expenses. Dental insurance options include a national PPO plan and regional dental HMO plans. Vision coverage is provided by a national insurer. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential assessments and referrals to help deal with personal issues that could affect your health, family, or job performance. Access to Headspace app at no cost to the employee. Income protection Benefits should provide peace of mind, support you and your family, and help you successfully navigate life events. We took all these factors into account when we developed our income protection. Company-provided Term Basic Life insurance is provided equal to your annual base salary, up to $1 million while eligible dependents are covered at $2,000 each. Group Universal Life (GUL) insurance can be purchased in increments of 1x to 8x annual base salary, up to $4 million. GUL also features a Cash Accumulation Fund (CAF) that allows you to earn interest on a tax-deferred basis. Optional Dependent Life insurance can be purchased on an after-tax basis. Spouse or domestic partner coverage Child coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance is provided equal to your annual base salary, up to $250,000. You can also purchase supplemental AD&D coverage in increments of 1x annual base salary to 10x annual base salary, up to $1,000,000. Business travel accident insurance (BTA) is provided equal to three times your annual base salary, up to $500,000. CEs are covered by our BTA policy, but they get a flat 300k (reduced by 35% at age 70) A Disability benefit that may include: Disability sick leave Voluntary short-term disability insurance plan Private California short-term disability insurance Other state-mandated short-term disability plans, where applicable Voluntary long-term disability insurance Leave Time off is as important to your professional productivity as it is to your personal well-being. We offer several types of leave that together total the time you need to live your life outside the office. Paid time off (PTO) As an eligible employee, you’ll be able to accrue paid time off for vacations, personal business, and short-term illness. You can also borrow up to 40 hours of PTO before you accrue it, with your manager’s approval. Paid parental leave Eligible employees may take the lesser of twenty (20) days or four (4) weeks of paid parental leave. Holidays Most Leidos employees get ten paid holidays each year, three floating holidays* to be used at your discretion and these seven fixed holidays. Note: Holidays may vary based on contractual requirements. New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day *Floating holidays are prorated based on date of hire Military reservist leave As a military reservist you’ll receive 2 weeks, equivalent to 10 working days, pay differential during each fiscal year. If you’re called up for a national emergency or requested for active duty, we’ll provide you the flexibility to serve when and where you’re needed. Jury duty You’ll receive full pay when you serve jury duty. Bereavement leave You’ll receive up to three days off, fully paid, due to the death of a close family member. Retirement Employees are eligible to participate in the Leidos 401(k) Retirement Plan. Company match is determined by the employee’s fringe benefit package. The standard company match is 100% up to 5% of eligible pay on employee Pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions. Vesting of company contributions over three years of service. Pre-tax, Roth after-tax, and/or traditional after-tax contributions are allowed. Immediate eligibility for company contributions. Both passive and active investment options with a wide selection of funds. Investment advice from Vanguard Advice Services. Financial well-being Leidos believes that financial well-being is an important part of a person's overall health and well-being. Therefore, we are pleased to offer a complimentary suite of programs to meet the varying needs of employees. Programs are dedicated to helping you with improving or maintaining your overall financial wellness by offering educational seminars, webinars, one-on-one coaching, and tools such as the Student Loan Assistance tool. Programs are designed to help you with your financial goals such as budgeting, managing credit card debt, paying off student loans, retirement readiness and more. Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Leidos Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers a convenient way for employees to purchase Leidos Common Stock at a discount. A 10 percent discount for all enrollees. Available to active full-time, part-time and consulting employees in the US, UK and Australia. No required service or waiting period. Elect 1 to 10 percent of your eligible compensation (base pay, bonus, holiday and overtime pay). Family benefits Understanding the inherent challenges of balancing work and family responsibilities, we offer benefits to make family life a little easier: Center-based and In-Home back-up childcare, for kids 6 weeks to 12 years old (depending on the center), is available at Bright Horizons centers throughout the U.S. Benefits-eligible employees can take advantage of this benefit up to 30 days per child, per year. The cost of center-based care is only $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional child per day. For In-Home care, the cost is $6 per hour for up to three children. Free access to Sittercity – a database of local caregivers, an online senior care referral tool, and petcare. Use the Sittercity caregiver database to find: Babysitters Nannies Senior Care Resources Pet Care Dependent (Daycare) Flexible Spending Accounts let you set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible childcare expenses. COMPANY Our Business Mission, Vision, & Values Leadership History Inclusion & Diversity Responsibility & Sustainability Ethics & Compliance Rankings & Awards Partners Subsidiaries Contract Vehicles Global Trust MARKETS Aviation Defense Energy Government Healthcare Homeland Intelligence Science Space Surface Transportation CAPABILITIES Cyber Operations Digital Modernization Integrated Systems Mission Operations Mission Software Systems Enabling Technologies Technology Certifications INSIGHTS Newsroom CAREERS Life at Leidos Pay & Benefits Alumni FAQs Want to know more? Contact us about product information and pricing, customer feedback, stockholder services, or just to voice a concern. 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