TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by the Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs. Employees are automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System on their first day of employment. Employees who are faculty members or in certain administrative positions, may instead elect to participate in the Optional Retirement Program. View the Texas A&M University System benefits.
Additionally, in an effort to help you understand the benefits offered by the Texas A&M University system, we now have access to ALEX, a virtual animated benefits counselor. ALEX will walk you through the variety of benefits offered as well as go in depth if you would like to know more. This great benefit is available to employees and potential employees. Access the ALEX Benefits Counselor to learn more.
Total Compensation Package for Full-Time Employees
Benefit Programs
The Texas A&M University System’s comprehensive benefits package includes:
Employee Paid Leave
- Vacation
- Sick
- Administrative
- Holiday
- Voting
Insurance Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision
- Long-term disability
- Prescription drug program
- Optional life insurance
- 2nd.MD
- Dependent life insurance
- MDLive virtual visits
- Dental
- Flexible spending accounts
Retirement Benefits
- Monthly employee and state contributions
- Tax differed account
Additional Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedules
- Longevity pay
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
Example Compensation Package
Below is an example total compensation package based on the Texas A&M University System pay scale for an Assistant Research Scientist with a starting salary of $39.06 hourly; $6,250.00 monthly; $75,000.00 annually.
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Vacation Accrual (minimum)
8 hours per month x $39.06 = $312.48 per month -
Sick Leave Accrual (standard)
8 hours per month x $39.06 = $312.48 per month -
Holiday Leave (average)
8 hours per month x $39.06 = $312.48 per month -
Insurance Contribution
Member only coverage: $676.67 per month -
TRS Retirement
7.7% x $6,250.00 = $481.25 per month -
State Social Security Contributions
6.2% x $6,250.00 = $387.50 per month -
Longevity
An additional $20 per month for every two full years of state service will be added to your monthly salary.
Total Estimated Benefit = $2,482.86 per month; $29,794.32 per year