PEAK6
PEAK6 Compensation & Benefits
PEAK6 Employee Perspectives
PEAK6’s approach to compensation and benefits reflects a strong commitment to supporting employees from the very start of their careers. By investing in early-career talent with thoughtful resources and structured support, the company helps new hires build a strong foundation both professionally and personally. This focus ensures employees feel equipped, supported, and set up for long-term success as they begin their careers.
“At PEAK6, we’re committed to setting our early-career hires up for success. We offer a comprehensive package of support and benefits designed to help new graduates transition smoothly into their professional lives.”
PEAK6’s compensation and benefits extend beyond traditional offerings to support continuous learning and professional development. By investing in education and skill-building opportunities, the company enables employees to grow their expertise while advancing in their roles. This commitment to development-focused benefits helps create a culture where learning is both encouraged and actively supported.
“PEAK6 also has a reimbursement program for people pursuing degrees and certifications that help with their job. Several coworkers and I took a course together on MongoDB and were all certified at the end.”
What People Are Saying About PEAK6
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards: Performance outcomes are tied to higher pay in some areas, with statements such as “great performance rewarded with great compensation” and mentions of “High pay” in specific roles. This indicates upside for strong individual results, particularly in trading and certain tech functions.
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Retirement Support: Retirement benefits feature a company 401(k) match described as “robust,” reinforcing support for long‑term savings. This element is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth: Time‑off programs include generous PTO, company holidays, and two paid volunteer days, with an 8‑week sabbatical available after long tenure. These offerings expand non‑cash value alongside core compensation.
PEAK6's Benefits
Offers performance bonuses
Offers generous parental leave
Provides an onsite Mother's Room
Provides family medical leave
PEAK6 offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, as well as maintained health benefits, for any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Offers dental insurance
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
We offer generous medical, vision & dental plans, including Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Offers health insurance
Offers mental health benefits
Offers pet insurance
Offers vision insurance
Offers 401(K)
Offers charitable contribution matching
PEAK6 offers a Matching Gift Program to encourage employees to become active in the support of non-profit organizations and to have a voice in determining the recipients of charitable contributions.
Offers disability insurance
Offers life insurance
Provides 401(K) matching
