Work at WestEd

Compensation

Salary

The salary range for WestEd’s roles account for multiple factors including but not limited to education; experience; and other organizational needs. The current base salary ranges can be found in each relevant job opportunity posted, associated with the WestEd Salary Grade. WestEd does not typically hire at or near the top of this range.

Total Compensation Guide

In addition to the base salary, benefits include:

• 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment (Example: Total Cash Compensation based on $100K annual salary + 15% ($15,000) = $115,000/yr with WestEd retirement contribution)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• All health/welfare benefits are effective first of the month following hire date
• PTO: 3 weeks’ vacation (increases to 4 weeks beginning 4th year of employment) +13 paid holidays / 12 days paid sick leave per year
• Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary (Example: Based on annual salary of $100K x 3 = $300,000 life insurance value)
• Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
• Professional development opportunities & mentorship program

Retirement Contribution

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

WestEd contributes 15% of each eligible employee’s base salary, as allowable under IRS guidelines, into an individual Defined Contribution Retirement plan account beginning with the employee’s first paycheck. Employees are 100% vested in this plan from date of hire.

403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Account

Eligible employees can make pre-tax salary contributions into this supplemental retirement plan as allowed under IRS guidelines. Employees are 100% vested in this plan from date of participation in the plan.

457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Account

Eligible employees can also make pre-tax salary contributions into this supplemental retirement plan as allowed under IRS guidelines. Employees are 100% vested in this plan from date of participation in the plan.