Benefits & Compensation

At the foundation of Harvard's compelling total rewards package is competitive pay. Salaries cover a broad range and are determined using a consistent methodology that takes into account your education level, work experience, and technical skills. In addition to offering most full- and part-time salaried researchers a substantial benefits package that includes generous healthcare options and paid vacation, Harvard is home to a community of enthusiastic and motivated individuals who believe in what they do.

Being a Harvard employee means you also gain access to advantages and perks that are unique to an academic institution. If you’re interested in earning a degree, adding to your skill set, or just exploring a new topic of study, the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) allows you to enroll in undergraduate and graduate level courses at Harvard Extension School for as little as $40—or take advantage of generous subsidies for courses at other schools.

Working on our vibrant campus means you can access several truly exceptional facilities—from the Shad Fitness and Recreation Center to the Spangler Center cafeteria to the Stamps Reading Room in Baker Library. Outside the workplace, we support employees through an array of services designed to make life easier, including options for child care, transportation discounts, and real estate and mortgage resources. To sweeten the deal, your Harvard ID card acts as your passport to a University-wide offering of libraries, museums, and events, as well as discounts to movies, plays, sporting events, and cultural activities in the New England area at large.