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: Sat Sep 05 2026 06:34:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Hybrid work with office- and role-specific expectations..

Health Insurance

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage with HDHP and PPO options

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Dental Insurance

Delta Dental in its medical, dental and vision offering and says eligible partners and dependents can be covered

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Vision Insurance

VSP Vision in its medical, dental and vision offering and says eligible partners and dependents can be covered

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

One Medical Membership

A paid One Medical membership for eligible Duos in New York and Seattle

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Mental Health Benefits

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 US employee-class limitation is stated on the page

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

An HSA employer contribution for qualifying expenses for Duos and their dependents

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

An FSA for healthcare and/or dependent-care qualifying expenses for Duos and their dependents

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Sick Time

Unlimited sick time; no separate accrual schedule or US employee-class limitation is stated on the page

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Disability Insurance

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

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Life Insurance

Life insurance paid by Duolingo at two times base salary up to $250,000 at no cost

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

AD&D coverage within its life-insurance benefit at two times base salary up to $250,000 at no cost

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Gym On-Site

24/7 gym access for a Duo and one guest in Pittsburgh; this is location-specific

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Wellness Rooms

Wellness and quiet-wellness rooms among Duolingo's inclusive workspace amenities; access depends on office location

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

On-site Massage

Massage therapists in Pittsburgh, New York and Seattle, with Detroit noted as coming soon

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Paid Parental Leave

16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all Duos with no tenure requirement

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Paid
Duration
16 weeks
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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Family Support

Parent Hours of up to five hours per week for parent responsibilities such as school events or daycare pickup

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Back-Up Care

Paid access to pre-vetted backup-care providers and 15 paid backup-care days, including use for a Duo's fur family

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Family Forming Benefits

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

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Hybrid Work

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.

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

401k

A 401(k). The current retirement plan's safe-harbor formula and first-day vesting

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

  • Company filing Duolingo Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

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    Current annual report filed in 2026; corporate identity, Pittsburgh principal executive office, workforce, products and retirement-plan disclosures.

401k Match

A 5% company match with immediate vesting; 100% of the first 4% deferred plus 50% of the next 2%, with vesting from the first day of participation

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

  • Company filing Duolingo Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current annual report filed in 2026; corporate identity, Pittsburgh principal executive office, workforce, products and retirement-plan disclosures.

Performance Bonuses

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

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Mortgage Benefit

A $10,000 first-time home-buyer bonus for Pittsburgh-based employees; this is location-specific

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Donation Match

A $1,000-per-year donation match to any US-based or international charity of the employee's choosing

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

20 PTO days and says PTO increases to 25 days after five years

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Paid
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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Company Holidays

Seven company holidays

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Company-Wide Closure

A two-week winter break

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Sabbatical

After 10 years Duos qualify for a fully paid two-month sabbatical

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Free Lunch

Company-provided in-office lunch Monday through Friday; this is tied to the hybrid offices and location

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Team Offsites

An annual three-day company retreat and DuoTrips, short international experiences for Duos with at least two years of tenure

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Employee Referral Bonus

Duolingo pays $10,000 when a referred hire reaches the end of their sixth month

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Social Clubs

Clubs and communities and reimbursements of up to $100 per month for diverse activities and interests

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

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    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Free Breakfast

Company-provided in-office breakfast Monday through Thursday; this is separate from its Monday-through-Friday lunch listing and tied to the hybrid offices

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Learning and Development

A $600 annual learning budget for individualized learning or development within a Duo's profession

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Language Learning Program

A language challenge worth $500 for reaching 5,000 XP and a 50-day streak, with participation available twice per year

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee resource groups for women, LGBTQIA+, Black/African/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, international and Asian/Pacific Islander communities

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Travel Assistance

Duolingo covers the cost of a Global Entry application

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Commuter Benefits

Parking and transit reimbursement as the transportation benefit

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.

Transport allowance

$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

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  • Benefits page Benefits at Duolingo

    Read 2026-09-05T06:24:51.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Duolingo U.S. employee-benefits page; named U.S. programs and public qualifiers are recorded without generalizing eligibility beyond the page.