Ronald began working at the University 10 years ago. He is married with no children and working in an exempt position. He elected $50,000 life insurance with half his coverage for his spouse, employee and spouse medical coverage, high-option dental coverage, 70% long-term disability insurance with retirement protection, took two three-credit courses, and is making a 2% contribution to retirement and receives the University contribution.
Ronald receives $17,808 in benefits paid for by UVM, including retirement savings
contributions. This is 50% of his $35,000 salary. His total compensation
is $52,808.
| Compensation/Benefit | $ amount |
| Base salary | $35,000 |
| Health insurance | $7,914 |
| Retirement | $3,500 |
| Social security/Medicare | $2,678 |
| Tuition remission | $2,274 |
| Dental insurance | $811 |
| Unemployment/workers' comp | $350 |
| Life & disability insurance | $281 |
| Total Compensation | $52,808 |