Benefits Information
Impactful careers start at Gwinnett
At Gwinnett County Government, our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to offering benefits that support them as they serve our community.
Our benefits are designed to help our employees live their best lives both at work and at home — and to enhance their holistic well-being, including health, finances, and family. That’s why we offer top-tier health insurance, generous paid time off, an award-winning wellness program, and retirement saving plans with County contributions matches – the foundation for well-being and security. But support means more than just the basics. We’re committed to our employees’ growth, providing opportunities for professional development that help them thrive.
We’re ready for you to join a dynamic organization that invests in you. Explore our benefits and discover how we can help you build the career – and the life – you’ve always wanted.
Financial
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan - 5% or 7.5% employee contribution and 7% County match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan – receive an additional 1% County match to 401(a) with a voluntary 3% pre-tax or Roth contribution
- Financial education, retirement planning, and more through the employee wellness program
- Lifestyle spending account
Health and Insurance
- Multiple health plan options including an HMO with a health reimbursement arrangement or a high deductible health plan with a health savings account
- Dental and vision plans
- County paid basic life insurance equal to three times employee’s annual salary
- County paid long term disability insurance
- Optional life insurance, short term disability insurance, critical illness coverage, accident coverage, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Optional spouse and child life insurance
Wellness
- Award-winning wellness program designed to meet employees where they are
- Employee wellness center
- Employee assistance program
- Mental health resources
- Support program for first responders
- Lifestyle management programs
- Calm
- Noom
Family Care
- Preconception, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, adoption, surrogacy, returning to work after parental leave, menopause, and ongoing care program
- Access to employer reimbursements through a wallet program for eligible fertility, adoption, and/or surrogacy expenses up to $20,000
- Access to a dependent care flexible spending account
Time Off
- Employees with one year of service receive:
- 13 annual leave days
- 13 holidays
- 13 sick days
- Family and medical leave
- Paid parental leave
Career Growth and Development
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Access to language learning with Rosetta Stone
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee development training
