What's Your Total Compensation?

For every dollar a staff or faculty member earns in wages, Duke invests an additional 20 to 25 cents in benefits. 

In early May, each Duke employee will receive at home a personalized benefits statement that explains more about his or her total compensation package at Duke - everything from direct pay to health insurance.

Kyle Cavanaugh, vice president for administration, said market research and employee feedback show that employees and job seekers place a high value on Duke's benefits. 

"If you take a look at how we compare to any of the industry sectors we work in - higher education, health care, academic medicine and research - we are at the top of the list as it relates to the competitiveness of our benefits," Cavanaugh said. 

In the video clips above, three Duke employees, Todd Blandford, Jameca Dupree and Bonnie McManus, share what they value about some of the Duke benefits that comprise their total compensation. 

Last year, Duke spent about $1.9 billion in direct pay for faculty and staff. In addition, the university spent about $461 million on benefits such as health insurance, social security, educational assistance and retirement plans.

Staff and faculty are encouraged to review their personalized benefits statements when they arrive at home. The statement will show an individual's total compensation - how much he or she received last year in direct pay, health insurance, social security, retirement contributions and other benefits. The statement also provides employees with a convenient way to review projected retirement savings based on individual and Duke contributions. 

Learn more about Duke benefits with Blandford, Dupree and McManus.