Duolingo, Inc. benefits

Duolingo, Inc. is an education technology company providing language, math, music and chess learning products, including the Duolingo app and Duolingo English Test.

39 recorded benefits. Record edited: Fri Sep 04 2026 23:34:40 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time). Record edits are not policy checks. Confirm current terms and eligibility.

Recorded work model: Hybrid work with office- and role-specific expectations.. Company-wide eligibility is not established by this label.

Health Insurance

Availability: listed

Duolingo's current official benefits page names Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage with HDHP and PPO options; eligibility, dependent coverage and employee contributions vary by plan and employee class.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Dental Insurance

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page names Delta Dental in its medical, dental and vision offering and says eligible partners and dependents can be covered; it does not publish U.S. employee contributions.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Vision Insurance

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page names VSP Vision in its medical, dental and vision offering and says eligible partners and dependents can be covered; it does not publish U.S. employee contributions.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

One Medical Membership

Availability: listed · Location-restricted

The current official benefits page lists a paid One Medical membership for eligible Duos in New York and Seattle; eligibility is location-specific.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Mental Health Benefits

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists a fully paid mental-health membership, 10 free therapy visits per year, 10 free coaching sessions per year and unlimited Spring Health resources; no separate U.S. employee-class limitation is stated on the page.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists an HSA employer contribution for qualifying expenses for Duos and their dependents; it does not publish the U.S. contribution amount or eligibility formula.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists an FSA for healthcare and/or dependent-care qualifying expenses for Duos and their dependents; it does not publish the U.S. contribution limits or eligibility formula.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Sick Time

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists unlimited sick time; no separate accrual schedule or U.S. employee-class limitation is stated on the page.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Disability Insurance

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page states that Duolingo pays premiums for short-term disability at 100% pay for up to 13 weeks and long-term disability at 60% of pay up to $12,000 per month; the page does not publish the U.S. enrollment rule.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Life Insurance

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page names life insurance paid by Duolingo at two times base salary up to $250,000 at no cost; the page does not publish the U.S. enrollment rule.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page names AD&D coverage within its life-insurance benefit at two times base salary up to $250,000 at no cost; the page does not publish the U.S. enrollment rule.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Gym On-Site

Availability: listed · Location-restricted

The current official benefits page lists 24/7 gym access for a Duo and one guest in Pittsburgh; this is location-specific.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Wellness Rooms

Availability: listed · Location-restricted

The current official benefits page lists wellness and quiet-wellness rooms among Duolingo's inclusive workspace amenities; access depends on office location.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

On-site Massage

Availability: listed · Location-restricted

The current official benefits page lists massage therapists in Pittsburgh, New York and Seattle, with Detroit noted as coming soon; availability is location-specific.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Paid Parental Leave

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page states 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all Duos with no tenure requirement.

Pay
Paid

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Family Support

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists Parent Hours of up to five hours per week for parent responsibilities such as school events or daycare pickup; it does not state that this time is paid.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Back-Up Care

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists paid access to pre-vetted backup-care providers and 15 paid backup-care days, including use for a Duo's fur family.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Family Forming Benefits

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists a $30,000 USD lifetime Carrot benefit for family-planning services, including fertility services, egg freezing, adoption, gender-affirming care and menopause/Low T support.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Hybrid Work

Availability: listed · Location-restricted

The current official careers materials label the work model Hybrid work; the page lists office programs rather than a uniform remote schedule, so attendance expectations remain role- and location-specific.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

401k

Availability: listed

Duolingo's current benefits page names a 401(k). Its fiscal 2025 annual report describes the current retirement plan's safe-harbor formula and first-day vesting.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

  • Duolingo Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

    Current annual report filed in 2026; corporate identity, Pittsburgh principal executive office, workforce, products and retirement-plan disclosures.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

401k Match

Availability: listed

The current benefits page states a 5% company match with immediate vesting; the fiscal 2025 annual report specifies 100% of the first 4% deferred plus 50% of the next 2%, with vesting from the first day of participation.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

  • Duolingo Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

    Current annual report filed in 2026; corporate identity, Pittsburgh principal executive office, workforce, products and retirement-plan disclosures.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Performance Bonuses

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists peer bonuses of $250, with nominations for up to four peers per quarter, and spot bonuses typically in the thousands; awards depend on the stated nomination or contribution process.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Mortgage Benefit

Availability: listed · Location-restricted

The current official benefits page lists a $10,000 first-time home-buyer bonus for Pittsburgh-based employees; this is location-specific.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Donation Match

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists a $1,000-per-year donation match to any U.S.-based or international charity of the employee's choosing.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists 20 PTO days and says PTO increases to 25 days after five years; the page does not publish a separate U.S. accrual schedule.

Pay
Paid

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Company Holidays

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The current official benefits page lists seven company holidays; the page does not publish the holiday calendar.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Company-Wide Closure

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists a two-week winter break; the page does not publish the dates.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Sabbatical

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page states that after 10 years Duos qualify for a fully paid two-month sabbatical.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Free Lunch

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists company-provided in-office lunch Monday through Friday; this is tied to the hybrid offices and location.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Team Offsites

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists an annual three-day company retreat and DuoTrips, short international experiences for Duos with at least two years of tenure.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Employee Referral Bonus

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page states that Duolingo pays $10,000 when a referred hire reaches the end of their sixth month.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Social Clubs

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists clubs and communities and reimbursements of up to $100 per month for diverse activities and interests.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Free Breakfast

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists company-provided in-office breakfast Monday through Thursday; this is separate from its Monday-through-Friday lunch listing and tied to the hybrid offices.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Learning and Development

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists a $600 annual learning budget for individualized learning or development within a Duo's profession.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Language Learning Program

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists a language challenge worth $500 for reaching 5,000 XP and a 50-day streak, with participation available twice per year.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Employee Resource Groups

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists employee resource groups for women, LGBTQIA+, Black/African/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, international and Asian/Pacific Islander communities.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Travel Assistance

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page states that Duolingo covers the cost of a Global Entry application; it does not establish broader travel coverage.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Commuter Benefits

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists parking and transit reimbursement as the transportation benefit; it does not publish a U.S. dollar limit or office-by-office rule.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Transport allowance

Availability: listed

The current official benefits page lists $1,200 per year for Duos who choose to walk, bike, skateboard or hike to the office; the requirement is tied to commuting to an office.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Benefits at Duolingo

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z; published: Not recorded.