Numbers: Popular Employee Benefits
Health insurance isn’t the only benefit that matters to employees. In today’s competitive hiring market, successful shops are getting creative with what they offer—and not all perks come with a high price tag. Here’s a look at the most common benefits reported by shop owners in the 2025 Ratchet+Wrench Reader Survey:
Popular Employee Benefits
|
Vacation days |
93% |
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Uniforms |
90% |
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Sick days |
72% |
|
Training reimbursement |
64% |
|
Health insurance |
63% |
|
Retirement plan/401(k) |
58% |
|
Disability insurance |
35% |
|
Life insurance |
30% |
|
Equipment reimbursement |
19% |
|
Parental leave |
33% |