Employee Benefits

The City of Kirkland offers a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package:

Health and Welfare Benefits

 

Medical and Prescription - 100% paid premiums for eligible employees and dependents
Kaiser Permanente (HMO)
Healthcare Management Administrators (HDHP)
Mail Order Pharmacy

Offsite Employee Health Center and Nurseline - 100% paid premiums for eligible employees and dependents 
Vera Whole Health

Dental - 100% paid premiums for eligible employees and dependents
Willamette Dental Group (DMO)
Delta Dental of Washington (PPO)

Vision - 100% paid premiums for eligible employees and dependents
Vision Service Plan

Health Reimbursement Arrangement VEBA or MERP - City-funded tax-free health account

Flexible Spending Accounts - optional Health Care and Dependent Care pre-tax accounts

Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment - 100% paid premiums; coverage of 2x annual salary

Voluntary Life Insurance - optional supplementary life insurance protection offered at competitive rates

Long Term Disability Insurance - supplemental income if disabled due to illness or injury

Life Insurance Certificate (Basic and Voluntary) #FLX966323c01(PDF, 127KB)

ADD Certificate (Basic and Voluntary) #OK967861c01(PDF, 91KB)

Group Long Term Disability Certificate (Basic and Voluntary) #LK964339c01(PDF, 93KB)

Employee Assistance and Work/Life Support Programs - free 24/7 access to work and life services and resources

CuraLinc
NY Life - Employee Assistance and Wellness Support

*Costs of benefits may vary based on the applicable bargaining unit and/or part-time status*  

Retirement Savings and Deferred Compensation

Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT) - voluntary 401(k) plan with City matching contribution up to 6.2% of annual income. After 3 years of participation, City matching contribution fully vests 

Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plans (DRS) - PERS 2 or 3, LEOFF and PSERS retirement plans through pre-tax deductions

MissionSquare Retirement - 457 deferred compensation plan allows employees to contribute to a pre-tax retirement plan

Please note that the City does not participate in the Social Security Administration program and employees do not earn social security credits.  The mandatory DRS retirement plan provides the required social security replacement plan.  Any social security benefits earned at other places of employment may be reduced if they are subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension.

Paid Leaves

  • 11 holidays
  • One floating holiday 
  • Community service day
  • Accrued Vacation 
  • Accrued Sick 
  • Bereavement 
  • Jury Duty 
  • Military Leave       

 *Benefits may vary based on the applicable bargaining unit*

Perks - Including NEW childcare programs!

Lake Washington Institute of Technology - Early Learning Center 

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The City of Kirkland is in partnership with the Lake Washington Institute of Technology to provide City of Kirkland employees with a local childcare option near where they work. City of Kirkland employees can take advantage of discounted rates by signing up with their Early Learning Center program, ages ranging from toddler (1.5-3 years) and preschool (3-6 years). 

LWIT Early Learning Center - Program Flyer(PDF, 2MB)

Learning Care Group Information Packet - Childcare Discounts 

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We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with Learning Care Group (LCG). With more than 1,070 high-quality early education child care centers across the country,  LCG is a great fit for our employees where they live and work.

To find out more about Learning Care Group and locations near you, visit mylearningcaregroup.com/cityofkirkland or call 877.747.2492.

City of Kirkland Summer Camp Flyer 2024(PDF, 2MB)
Summer Wondercamp Flyer(PDF, 564KB)
City of Kirkland Voucher(PDF, 495KB)
City of Kirkland Discount Flyer(PDF, 562KB)
City of Kirkland Curriculum Flyer(PDF, 2MB)
City of Kirkland Sprout About Flyer(PDF, 1MB)

Additional Perks!

  • Alternative work schedules 
  • ORCA cards
  • Onsite fitness facility and locker rooms
  • Onsite parking
  • Wellness incentive
  • Transportation incentive

 

2025 Benefits Overview Booklets and Summary Plan Descriptions:

 

 

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