Benefits

WPI's benefits package contains great perks and necessities for today, but you'll also receive excellent retirement benefits.

After one year of service, employees must contribute 5% of their base salary to one of WPI's retirement plans every year. In return, WPI will contribute 9.5% of the employee's base salary annually to the employee's retirement fund. There is no vesting or waiting time for this benefit.

Visit the online Benefits and Policies Manual for more information.

The no-cost, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides WPI employees and their household members with counseling, online coaching, various discounts, live and prerecorded webinars, and legal and financial assistance. The EAP offers an opportunity to identify potential personal and professional problems and prevent them from becoming major obstacles in their work and personal lives. No one will know that the EAP was utilized unless the employee chooses to tell someone, except as may be required by law.

Consultation/assessment is at no cost to the employee and household members, including dependents up to age 26.  For more information and to access services through the EAP, visit the WPI Benefits website.

WPI employees are able to take advantage of various discounts throughout the Worcester region. Look at this list of WPI Employee Discounts (PDF).

Worcester JCC

WPI Employees are eligible to receive a 15% discount on annual JCC memberships, along with a waived registration fee. This benefit applies to both individuals and families, and includes full access to the fitness center, indoor pool, group exercise classes, wellness programs, and more. Email or call  Membership Director Alissa Briggs at abriggs@worcesterjcc.org or  (508) 756-7109 x236 for more information.

Worcester Art Museum

All WPI ID holders (faculty, staff, students) are granted free access to the Worcester Art Museum. Information on operational hours, exhibits and events can be found on the WAM website.

Rt. 12 Pickle - West Boylston, MA

WPI employees and students can enjoy 10% of the cost of annual membership. If visiting the club as a non-member, there will be a 10% off the cost of Open Play (drop in play), Private court rentals and Function room rentals.  For more information or to visit Rt. 12 Pickle, visit the website at https://www.rt12pickle.com

Goddard School of Worcester

Effective May 1, 2025, active WPI employees are eligible to receive a 5% discount on enrollment for selected programs at the Goddard School of Worcester.  Proof of employment must be provided by showing the WPI employee ID or a copy of a recent paystub.

Children (ages 3-5) enrolled in year-round programs (summer and afterschool programs not eligible) including Preschool and Pre-K will receive a 5% discount which cannot be combined with other discounts, such as sibling discounts). Registration fees are required at the time of enrollment and annually for all children.  If a waitlist is in effect, WPI employees will receive priority placement in the top three slots. 

For further information, please contact the Goddard School of Worcester at 774-415-0333 or visit the website Goddard School of Worcester.

Machine-readable files are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and include negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The Tufts Health Plan's machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. It is not intended to be a cost comparison tool for employees and dependents in Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s medical plans. For more information, access Tufts Health Plan’s cost comparison tools.