Pay and Benefits
Duke Energy benchmarks its compensation packages to make sure base pay and performance incentives are competitive with similar companies.
Of course, the paycheck is only part of a complete compensation and benefits package. Depending on your personal circumstances, other rewards may be just as important to you. So we offer a package of benefits to fit your unique needs and lifestyle.
- Time off – paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave
- Work/life balance – flexible work schedules and leaves of absence (family, medical, bereavement and other personal needs, military and jury duty)
- Adoption assistance
- Medical plan coverage options
- Dental plan coverage – preventive, basic and major restorative care, orthodontia
- Wellness program – activities, education and incentives to achieve your health goals
- Spending accounts – before-tax dollars you put aside to help cover eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Pension plan – company-paid retirement benefits for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan – retirement savings, with company matching contributions subject to IRS limits
- Life and accident Insurance – for employees and covered dependents
- Long-term disability insurance – pay protection in case of long-term illness or disability
- Employee discounts
The Company negotiates in good faith with union leadership on the terms and conditions of employment for union-represented employees.
(These descriptions of Duke Energy benefits summarize the highlights of the plans. If any statement here, or in any other communication, conflicts with applicable plan documents, the documents will govern. Not all employees are eligible to participate in all benefit programs. Information regarding the specific benefits for which you are you eligible will be available to you at the time of your employment with Duke Energy. Duke Energy reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its employee benefit plans in any respect at any time.)
