Benefits

Building your career at Northeastern means being part of a community committed to helping you and your family thrive.

You and your family come first

We provide our employees with the benefits and support they need at every stage of life. Read more about our competitive benefits options below.

Health Benefits

Our holistic health benefits and insurance programs support your and your family’s needs.

Tuition Assistance

In keeping with our commitment to fostering lifelong learning, Northeastern offers you a comprehensive and generous tuition benefit.

Paid Time Off

Taking time off feeds your mind and spirit, reenergizing you for what’s ahead. That’s why we support our employees with multiple types of paid time off.

Wellness and Life

Whether you’re dealing with a personal situation or looking for reliable child care, our work-life benefits are ones you can lean on for help.

Retirement

We make saving for retirement much easier with a 10% employer contribution when eligible employees contribute just 5% of their earnings.

Commuting and Transportation

For faculty and staff nationwide, Northeastern offers commuting and parking options to make getting to work a little easier.

The information on this website highlights components of benefits plans but is only an overview. This information does not replace the official plan documents, the final authority on plan provisions used to determine how and when benefits are paid. For definitive information, you should consult the plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), Summary of Benefits Coverage documents (SBCs), and any Evidence of Coverage or Certificates of Coverage and their related insurance policies or contracts for any benefits described in this guide. If you are in a union, the terms of your applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement will apply.