Employee Benefits
Costco’s success depends on the well-being of employees within all areas of our business. Our operational practices, benefits, and paid time-off policies acknowledge and reward employees for their continued contribution to our culture and success.
We are committed to providing our employees with rewarding challenges and ample opportunities for personal and career growth.
Costco Employee Benefits
We offer an industry-competitive benefit package for full-time and part-time employees with low out-of-pocket premiums and copays. In addition to medical, dental, and vision benefits, employees can take advantage of an array of programs to suit their individual and family needs.
Spouses, children, and domestic partners are also eligible for coverage.
Costco Employee benefits include:
- Health care
- Pharmacy program
- Dental care
- Vision program
- Paid bonding leave
- Health care reimbursement account
- Dependent care reimbursement account
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- 401(k) plan
- Programs to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Paid time-off policies include:
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Eight paid holidays
- One paid floating holiday to allow employees to observe a day that’s meaningful to them, e.g., Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day
Scheduling
We guarantee minimum scheduled hours for full-time and part-time employees. We post weekly schedules at least two weeks in advance so it’s easy to plan.
Current students
Our College Student Retention Program allows employees to maintain their tenure while pursuing a degree.