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Employee Benefits Statistics 2026
This page collects current figures on US employee benefits: what employers spend on them, who has access to health insurance, retirement plans and paid leave, what workers pay toward their coverage, and how much they save in 401(k) plans. Each figure links to the agency, research group, recordkeeper or employer survey that produced it. Most data describe 2025 and 2026. Government surveys measure the share of workers with access to a benefit, while SHRM, IFEBP and similar surveys measure the share of employers offering it, so the two kinds of figures are not interchangeable.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 6, 2026 · Next review by December 21, 2026
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- Official or research
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Key takeaways
- $15.61Employer costs for US civilian workers averaged $49.46 per hour worked in June 2026, of which benefits accounted for $15.61 and wages and salaries for $33.85.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 8.2%US employers expect total health benefit cost per employee to rise 8.2% on average in 2027, the largest increase since 2003, according to a survey of more than 1,800 employers.Mercer
- 46%Only 46% of US private industry workers were enrolled in an employer medical care plan in March 2026, although 71% had access to one.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- $28,303The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health coverage in the US reached $28,303 in 2026; single coverage averaged $9,804.KFF
- $7,471Covered US workers contributed $7,471 a year on average toward family coverage in 2026 and $1,672 toward single coverage.KFF
- 94%Vanguard plans with automatic enrollment had a 94% participation rate in 2025, compared with 64% in plans where workers had to opt in.Vanguard
- 14.4%The total average 401(k) savings rate at Fidelity held at a record 14.4% in the second quarter of 2026.Fidelity Investments
- 49%49% of US private industry workers had access to paid family and medical leave in March 2026, compared with 57% of state and local government workers.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Research overview
What the numbers say
Benefits account for close to a third of the cost of employing someone in the US. The Bureau of Labor Statistics measured average employer compensation costs of $49.46 per hour worked in June 2026, of which $15.61 went to benefits such as paid leave, insurance, retirement plans and legally required payroll taxes. The share is 30.0% in private industry and 38.8% in state and local government, where pensions and health plans are more generous. Part-time private sector workers receive far less, with benefits worth $5.05 an hour, or 20.0% of their compensation.
Health coverage is the costliest and fastest growing benefit. KFF's 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey puts the average annual premium at $9,804 for single coverage and $28,303 for family coverage, both up 5% in a year in which wages rose 3.7%. Workers paid $7,471 toward family coverage on average, and 38% of covered workers faced a single deductible of $2,000 or more. Mercer's survey of more than 1,800 employers expects a further 8.2% rise in cost per employee in 2027, the highest since 2003, and 59% of employers plan cost-cutting changes such as higher deductibles. Among large firms, the most common response to rising costs in 2026 was asking workers to pay a larger share of the premium.
Retirement benefits are widespread and participation is at record levels where employers enroll workers automatically. BLS finds 72% of private industry workers had access to a retirement plan in March 2026 but only 52% took part. Inside plans, the picture is stronger: Vanguard's How America Saves 2026 reports 94% participation in automatic enrollment plans against 64% in voluntary plans, and an average total contribution rate of 12.1% including employer money. Fidelity measured a record 14.4% total 401(k) savings rate in mid 2026. Even so, the Federal Reserve found only 35% of non-retirees think their saving is on track, and EBRI's worker confidence measure fell to 61%.
Paid leave and newer perks are where employer offerings are changing fastest. Four in five private sector workers can take paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, but only 49% have paid family and medical leave according to BLS. SHRM's 2026 survey of 5,472 employers recorded a 7 point rise in paid parental leave to 46% and a 17 point jump in employer-paid AI tool subscriptions to 33%. Specialty drugs are the main pressure point on the health side: KFF finds 18% of larger firms cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, and SHRM saw bundled prescription drug coverage fall from 93% to 77% of employers.
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What benefits cost employers
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Benefits as a share of employer compensation costs, June 2026
Benefit costs as a percent of total employer compensation costs per hour worked, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026.
Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| State and local government | 38.8% |
| Private industry, full time | 31.5% |
| Private industry, all | 30% |
| Private industry, part time | 20% |
- 1$15.61$15.61
Employer costs for US civilian workers averaged $49.46 per hour worked in June 2026, of which benefits accounted for $15.61 and wages and salaries for $33.85.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026Sep 2026
- 230.0%30.0%
Benefits made up 30.0% of employer compensation costs for US private industry workers in June 2026, or $14.07 per hour worked.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026Sep 2026
- 338.8%38.8%
For US state and local government workers, benefits cost $25.78 per hour worked in June 2026, 38.8% of total compensation.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026Sep 2026
- 420.0%20.0%
Part-time private industry workers received $5.05 per hour in benefits in June 2026, 20.0% of their compensation, against 31.5% for full-time workers.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026Sep 2026
- 58.2%8.2%
US employers expect total health benefit cost per employee to rise 8.2% on average in 2027, the largest increase since 2003, according to a survey of more than 1,800 employers.
IndustryMercerEmployers expect health benefit costs to jump 8.2% in 2027, and the impact will likely be felt by workersSep 2026
- 611%11%
Without changes to their plans, US employers said their health benefit costs would rise 11% on average in 2027.
IndustryMercerEmployers expect health benefit costs to jump 8.2% in 2027, and the impact will likely be felt by workersSep 2026
- 759%59%
59% of US employers plan cost-cutting changes to their health benefits for 2027, such as higher deductibles.
IndustryMercerEmployers expect health benefit costs to jump 8.2% in 2027, and the impact will likely be felt by workersSep 2026
What these figures suggest
Benefits are close to a third of what US employers spend on a worker. BLS puts them at $15.61 of the $49.46 average hourly compensation cost in June 2026, a larger share in state and local government than in private industry, and a much smaller one for part-time staff. Health coverage is the fastest growing piece: Mercer's employer survey projects an 8.2% rise in health benefit cost per employee for 2027, the steepest since 2003, and that is after the plan changes employers intend to make.
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Who has access to employer benefits
- 846%46%
Only 46% of US private industry workers were enrolled in an employer medical care plan in March 2026, although 71% had access to one.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee Benefits in the United States, March 2026Sep 2026
- 923%23%
Only 23% of part-time US civilian workers had access to employer medical benefits in March 2026, compared with 89% of full-time workers.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee Benefits in the United States, March 2026Sep 2026
- 1072%72%
72% of US private industry workers had access to an employer retirement plan in March 2026.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee Benefits in the United States, March 2026Sep 2026
- 1149%49%
49% of US private industry workers participated in a defined contribution plan in March 2026 and 9% in a defined benefit pension; 52% took part in any employer retirement plan.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee Benefits in the United States, March 2026Sep 2026
- 1253.5%53.5%
Employment-based insurance covered 53.5% of the US population for some or all of 2025, more than any other type of health coverage.
OfficialU.S. Census BureauHealth Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2025Sep 2026
- 1367%67%
67% of US firms with 10 or more workers offered health benefits in 2026, up from 61% in 2025.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
- 1455%55%
55% of US workers were covered by a health plan from their own employer in 2026, counting both firms that offer benefits and those that do not.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
What these figures suggest
Most US workers can get health and retirement benefits through their job, but access and enrollment are two different numbers. BLS finds 71% of private industry workers had access to a medical plan in March 2026 while only 46% were enrolled, and the gap for retirement plans is similar. Part-time workers are largely left out of health coverage. Census counts employment-based insurance as the most common source of coverage in the country, reaching 53.5% of people during 2025.
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Health insurance premiums and what workers pay
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Actions large US firms took in response to projected health cost increases, 2026
Share of firms with 200 or more workers offering health benefits, actions for the plan with the largest enrollment, 2026.
Source KFF, 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Raised worker share of premium | 44% |
| Raised deductibles or cost sharing | 21% |
| Changed insurer or administrator | 16% |
| Raised cost sharing for specific services | 14% |
| Added utilization management | 10% |
| Moved to narrower network | 7% |
| Tightened eligibility | 4% |
- 15$28,303$28,303
The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health coverage in the US reached $28,303 in 2026; single coverage averaged $9,804.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
- 165%5%
Average US employer health premiums rose 5% for both single and family coverage in 2026, while workers' wages grew 3.7% and inflation was 2.7%.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
- 17$7,471$7,471
Covered US workers contributed $7,471 a year on average toward family coverage in 2026 and $1,672 toward single coverage.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
- 18$1,955$1,955
The average general annual deductible for single coverage among covered US workers was $1,955 in 2026.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
- 1955%55%
55% of covered workers at US firms with 10 to 199 workers had a single deductible of $2,000 or more in 2026, against 33% at larger firms and 38% overall.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
- 2044%44%
44% of large US firms responded to projected 2026 cost increases by raising the share of the premium workers pay, the most common response.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
- 2150%50%
50% of US full-time employees say they often avoid seeking medical care because of out-of-pocket costs.
IndustryMetLifeNew MetLife Data Finds Rising Cost Pressures Outpacing Gains in Workforce Well-BeingJan 2026
- 226 in 106 in 10
Nearly 6 in 10 US workers said in January 2026 that the cost of health care is hurting their ability to save for retirement.
IndustryEmployee Benefit Research Institute2026 Retirement Confidence Survey Finds Americans Less Confident About Retirement as Worries Grow Over Social Security, Medicare and Rising CostsApr 2026
What these figures suggest
Employer health premiums keep rising faster than pay. KFF's 2026 survey puts the average family premium at $28,303, up 5% in a year while wages grew 3.7%, and workers paid $7,471 of it directly. Deductibles are flat on average but high for many: 38% of covered workers face a single deductible of $2,000 or more. Cost pressure shows up in behavior, with MetLife finding half of employees often skip care because of out-of-pocket costs and EBRI finding most workers say health costs cut into retirement saving.
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Retirement plan offers and participation
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401(k) participation rate by enrollment design, Vanguard plans, 2025
Participant-weighted participation rate in Vanguard defined contribution plans, 2025.
Source Vanguard, How America Saves 2026
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic enrollment | 94% |
| Voluntary enrollment | 64% |
- 2390%90%
90% of US employers offered a traditional 401(k) plan in 2026, 3 percentage points fewer than in 2025.
IndustrySHRMTrends with Benefits: 2026 Employee Benefits Survey, Executive SummaryJun 2026
- 2481%81%
81% of US employers matched traditional 401(k) contributions in 2026, down from 85% in 2025.
IndustrySHRMTrends with Benefits: 2026 Employee Benefits Survey, Executive SummaryJun 2026
- 256.11%6.11%
The average maximum employer match for traditional 401(k) plans was 6.11% of pay in 2026, down from 6.30% in 2025.
IndustrySHRMTrends with Benefits: 2026 Employee Benefits Survey, Executive SummaryJun 2026
- 2686%86%
The plan-weighted participation rate across Vanguard defined contribution plans reached 86% in 2025, 5 points higher than in 2017.
IndustryVanguardHow America Saves 2026Jun 2026
- 2794%94%
Vanguard plans with automatic enrollment had a 94% participation rate in 2025, compared with 64% in plans where workers had to opt in.
IndustryVanguardHow America Saves 2026Jun 2026
- 2861%61%
61% of Vanguard defined contribution plans used automatic enrollment by the end of 2025, including 79% of plans with 1,000 or more participants.
IndustryVanguardHow America Saves 2026Jun 2026
- 2920%20%
About 20% of corporate employers offered a defined benefit pension in 2026, against about 90% of public employers.
IndustryInternational Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansEmployee Benefits Survey: 2026 Survey Report2026
- 3061%61%
61% of US adults had a tax-preferred retirement account such as a 401(k) or IRA in 2025, and 29% had a defined benefit pension through an employer.
OfficialFederal Reserve BoardEconomic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025May 2026
What these figures suggest
Nearly every mid-size and large employer offers a 401(k), and automatic enrollment has pushed participation to record highs. SHRM finds 90% of employers offer a traditional 401(k) and 81% match contributions, though the match rate edged down in 2026. At Vanguard, plans that enroll workers automatically reach 94% participation against 64% for plans that rely on workers signing up. Defined benefit pensions survive mostly in the public sector: IFEBP puts corporate offerings at about 20%.
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How much workers save in workplace plans
- 317.6%7.6%
The average employee deferral rate in Vanguard plans was 7.6% of pay in 2025; the median was 6.6%.
IndustryVanguardHow America Saves 2026Jun 2026
- 3212.1%12.1%
Including employer contributions, the average total contribution rate in Vanguard plans was 12.1% in 2025.
IndustryVanguardHow America Saves 2026Jun 2026
- 33$44,115$44,115
The median Vanguard 401(k) participant balance was $44,115 in 2025, against an average of $167,970.
IndustryVanguardHow America Saves 2026Jun 2026
- 3414.4%14.4%
The total average 401(k) savings rate at Fidelity held at a record 14.4% in the second quarter of 2026.
IndustryFidelity InvestmentsQ2 2026 Retirement AnalysisAug 2026
- 354.8%4.8%
Employers contributed 4.8% of pay on average to Fidelity 401(k) accounts in Q2 2026, on top of a record 9.6% from employees.
IndustryFidelity InvestmentsQ2 2026 Retirement AnalysisAug 2026
- 3681.2%81.2%
81.2% of Fidelity 401(k) participants saved enough in Q2 2026 to receive their employer's full matching contribution.
IndustryFidelity InvestmentsQ2 2026 Retirement AnalysisAug 2026
- 3735%35%
Only 35% of non-retired US adults thought their retirement saving was on track in 2025.
OfficialFederal Reserve BoardEconomic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025May 2026
- 3861%61%
61% of US workers were confident in January 2026 of having enough money to live comfortably in retirement, down 6 points from 2025.
IndustryEmployee Benefit Research Institute2026 Retirement Confidence Survey Finds Americans Less Confident About Retirement as Worries Grow Over Social Security, Medicare and Rising CostsApr 2026
What these figures suggest
Workers in 401(k) plans are saving at record rates once employer money is counted. Vanguard measures a 12.1% average total contribution rate for 2025 and Fidelity a 14.4% rate in mid 2026, with employers adding roughly 4 to 5 points. Balances are lopsided: the median Vanguard account held $44,115, far below the average. Confidence lags behind the numbers, as only 35% of non-retirees in the Federal Reserve's survey think their saving is on track and EBRI's measure of worker confidence fell to 61%.
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Paid leave and family benefits
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Access to paid leave, US private industry workers, March 2026
Share of private industry workers with access to each type of paid leave, National Compensation Survey, March 2026.
Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employee Benefits in the United States, March 2026
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Paid holidays | 81% |
| Paid sick leave | 81% |
| Paid vacation | 80% |
| Paid personal leave | 51% |
| Paid family and medical leave | 49% |
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US employers offering leave for new parents, 2026
Share of employers offering each benefit, SHRM 2026 Employee Benefits Survey of 5,472 organizations.
Source SHRM, SHRM Research Reveals the Strategic Benefits Shifts Reshaping the Workplace in 2026
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Paid parental leave | 46% |
| Paid maternity leave beyond legal requirements | 44% |
| Paid family leave | 36% |
- 3980%80%
80% of US private industry workers had access to paid vacation in March 2026 and 81% to paid sick leave.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee Benefits in the United States, March 2026Sep 2026
- 4049%49%
49% of US private industry workers had access to paid family and medical leave in March 2026, compared with 57% of state and local government workers.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee Benefits in the United States, March 2026Sep 2026
- 4158%58%
Access to paid sick leave among US private industry workers ranged from 58% in leisure and hospitality to 98% in information and in finance and insurance in March 2026.
OfficialU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee Benefits in the United States, March 2026Sep 2026
- 4246%46%
46% of US employers offered paid parental leave in 2026, up 7 percentage points from 2025.
IndustrySHRMSHRM Research Reveals the Strategic Benefits Shifts Reshaping the Workplace in 2026Jun 2026
- 4399%99%
99% of US employers offered paid vacation and 95% offered sick leave in 2026.
IndustrySHRMTrends with Benefits: 2026 Employee Benefits Survey, Executive SummaryJun 2026
- 4440%40%
Close to 40% of organizations offered fertility benefits in 2026, and roughly 75% provided IVF treatment as a benefit.
IndustryInternational Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansEmployee Benefits Survey: 2026 Survey Report2026
What these figures suggest
Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave reach about four in five private sector workers, but paid family leave reaches only about half. Employer offers for new parents grew fastest in 2026: SHRM recorded a 7 point rise in paid parental leave, helped by new state paid leave laws. Fertility benefits are now offered by roughly 40% of organizations in IFEBP's survey. Note that BLS measures the share of workers with access while SHRM and IFEBP measure the share of employers offering a benefit.
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Drug coverage, wellness and benefit strategy
- 4588%88%
88% of US employers rated health-related benefits as very or extremely important to their workforce in 2026.
IndustrySHRMSHRM Research Reveals the Strategic Benefits Shifts Reshaping the Workplace in 2026Jun 2026
- 4618%18%
18% of US firms with 200 or more workers covered GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in 2026, rising to 33% of firms with 5,000 or more workers.
IndustryKFF2026 Employer Health Benefits SurveyOct 2026
- 4777%77%
The share of US employers offering prescription drug coverage bundled with health insurance fell from 93% to 77% in 2026, while third-party pharmacy programs grew to 23%.
IndustrySHRMSHRM Research Reveals the Strategic Benefits Shifts Reshaping the Workplace in 2026Jun 2026
- 4833%33%
33% of US employers paid for AI tool subscriptions for staff in 2026, up 17 percentage points from 2025.
IndustrySHRMSHRM Research Reveals the Strategic Benefits Shifts Reshaping the Workplace in 2026Jun 2026
- 4960%60%
60% of US employers increased their investment in benefits and 62% expanded non-medical offerings, according to MetLife's 2026 study.
IndustryMetLifeNew MetLife Data Finds Rising Cost Pressures Outpacing Gains in Workforce Well-BeingJan 2026
- 50$2.30$2.30
US employers expect an average return of $2.30 for every $1 invested in employee health, through productivity, retention and lower medical spending.
IndustryMetLifeNew MetLife Data Finds Rising Cost Pressures Outpacing Gains in Workforce Well-BeingJan 2026
- 5190%90%
Employee assistance programs were the most common wellness benefit in 2026, offered by nearly 90% of organizations.
IndustryInternational Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansEmployee Benefits Survey: 2026 Survey Report2026
- 5258%58%
58% of US employers say their benefits package influences whether candidates accept or reject a job offer, second only to total compensation at 68%.
IndustryBank of America2026 Workplace Benefits ReportJul 2026
- 536 in 106 in 10
More than 6 in 10 US employers offer a health plan with access to a Health Savings Account.
IndustryBank of America2026 Workplace Benefits ReportJul 2026
What these figures suggest
Employers are spending more on benefits while trying to contain specialty drug costs. KFF finds 18% of firms with 200 or more workers cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, and SHRM saw bundled prescription coverage drop sharply as employers moved to separate pharmacy programs. At the same time MetLife reports 60% of employers raised benefits investment, and SHRM recorded a 17 point jump in employer-paid AI tool subscriptions. Employer surveys from SHRM, MetLife and Bank of America all show benefits being used as a hiring and retention tool.
About these figures
Figures come from federal statistical agencies (the BLS National Compensation Survey and its Employer Costs for Employee Compensation series, the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey and the Federal Reserve's Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking), KFF's annual Employer Health Benefits Survey, EBRI's Retirement Confidence Survey, employer surveys run by SHRM, Mercer, MetLife, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and Bank of America, and recordkeeper data from Vanguard and Fidelity. Every quote was checked against the publisher's page. BLS reports the share of workers with access to a benefit; SHRM and IFEBP report the share of responding employers that offer it, and their samples lean toward larger organizations. Vanguard and Fidelity describe participants in plans they administer, not all workers. MetLife's 2026 study was fielded in October 2025, so its figures are dated 2025. Mercer's 2027 numbers are employer projections and may change.
Every figure was taken from the publisher's own page, together with the sentence it appears in, and that sentence is re-checked against the source before each update. Where a survey covers a specific group, the figure says so. Read the methodology. Spotted a problem? Email editorial@mojolin.com.
Frequently asked questions
+How much do employee benefits cost employers?
Benefits cost US employers $15.61 per hour worked in June 2026, out of total compensation costs of $49.46, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 30.0% of compensation in private industry and 38.8% in state and local government.
+How much does employer health insurance cost in 2026?
KFF's 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey puts the average annual premium at $9,804 for single coverage and $28,303 for family coverage. Workers paid $1,672 and $7,471 of those amounts on average, and employers paid the rest.
+What percentage of workers get health insurance through their employer?
BLS found 71% of private industry workers had access to an employer medical plan in March 2026 and 46% were enrolled. KFF estimates 55% of all workers are covered by their own employer's plan, and the Census Bureau found employment-based insurance covered 53.5% of the US population during 2025.
+What is the average 401(k) employer match?
SHRM's 2026 Employee Benefits Survey puts the average maximum employer match for traditional 401(k) plans at 6.11% of pay, offered by 81% of employers. In Fidelity's Q2 2026 data, employers contributed 4.8% of pay on average and employees 9.6%.
+How many workers have paid family leave?
According to BLS, 49% of private industry workers and 57% of state and local government workers had access to paid family and medical leave in March 2026. SHRM found 46% of employers offered paid parental leave in 2026, up 7 percentage points from 2025.
+How much will health benefit costs rise in 2027?
Mercer's survey of more than 1,800 US employers expects total health benefit cost per employee to rise 8.2% on average in 2027, the largest increase since 2003. Employers said costs would rise 11% if they made no plan changes, and 59% plan cost-cutting changes such as higher deductibles.
Sources
14 primary sources, by publisher
- 01Industry Bank of America. 2026 Workplace Benefits Report (Jul 2026)
- 02Industry Employee Benefit Research Institute. 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey Finds Americans Less Confident About Retirement as Worries Grow Over Social Security, Medicare and Rising Costs (Apr 2026)
- 03Official Federal Reserve Board. Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025 (May 2026)
- 04Industry Fidelity Investments. Q2 2026 Retirement Analysis (Aug 2026)
- 05Industry International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Employee Benefits Survey: 2026 Survey Report (2026)
- 06Industry KFF. 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey (Oct 2026)
- 07Industry Mercer. Employers expect health benefit costs to jump 8.2% in 2027, and the impact will likely be felt by workers (Sep 2026)
- 08Industry MetLife. New MetLife Data Finds Rising Cost Pressures Outpacing Gains in Workforce Well-Being (Jan 2026)
- 09Industry SHRM. SHRM Research Reveals the Strategic Benefits Shifts Reshaping the Workplace in 2026 (Jun 2026)
- 10Industry SHRM. Trends with Benefits: 2026 Employee Benefits Survey, Executive Summary (Jun 2026)
- 11Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employee Benefits in the United States, March 2026 (Sep 2026)
- 12Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026 (Sep 2026)
- 13Official U.S. Census Bureau. Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2025 (Sep 2026)
- 14Industry Vanguard. How America Saves 2026 (Jun 2026)