Earnest benefits

Earnest provides digital lending products intended to help students and graduates manage education debt and build financial independence.

18 recorded benefits. Record edited: Fri Sep 18 2026 07:39:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Remote-first flexibility is stated on the current careers page; current public roles are listed as San Francisco remote, Remote, or Remote - US..

Health Insurance

Health benefits plus savings plans

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Dental Insurance

Dental benefits plus savings plans

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Vision Insurance

Vision benefits plus savings plans

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Paid Parental Leave

Up to 12 weeks of 100% paid leave regardless of parental role for full-time employees

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Paid
Duration
12 weeks
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Remote Work

Remote-first flexibility; current public roles are listed as San Francisco remote, Remote, or Remote - US

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Home Office Equipment

Mac computers as part of the employee setup offering

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Home Office Stipend

An initial $1,000 stipend for supplies to set up a home workspace

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Internet / Phone Reimbursement

$100 monthly for phone and internet; monthly internet and phone reimbursement

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Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

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Employee Equity

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs); employees are eligible for equity; grant, vesting

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401k

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401k Match

Earnest matches dollar-for-dollar contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation

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Performance Bonuses

Employees are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus

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Tuition Reimbursement

Reimbursement of up to $5,250 for job-related courses or degrees

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PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Competitive days of annual PTO

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Paid
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Travel Stipend

A $1,000 annual travel perk on each Earnie-versary

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Team Offsites

Annual company-wide offsites

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Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups that support employee community and inclusion

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