Delta Employees to Receive Five Weeks of Pay in Profit Sharing

Delta employees will receive $1.4 billion as their share of the airline’s 2024 profits, a timely reminder that our people are fundamental to our culture as Delta celebrates its centennial anniversary. 

On the company’s Profit Sharing Day – aptly falling on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day – eligible employees across Delta will receive an estimated payout of 10% of their eligible earnings, representing an average five weeks in additional pay.  

“Every day, Delta people prove themselves to be difference makers in this industry,” said CEO Ed Bastian. “I’m proud to recognize their unmatched professionalism, teamwork and dedication to excellence with one of our strongest profit sharing years in Delta’s history.”  

Shared success is core to Delta’s values, and profit sharing is a key element of Delta’s commitment to industry-leading total compensation for industry-leading performance.    

Delta's industry-leading profits allow the company to share more with employees than any other airline, rewarding employees with over $10 billion in profit sharing in the last 10 years. 

Delta’s industry-leading profit-sharing program is just one of the many ways the airline invests in employees. Delta offers competitive base pay with annual pay increases, monthly Shared Rewards for achieving operational goals, free financial coaching with the ability to earn $1,000 for emergency savings, generous contributions to 401(k) retirement savings and more.   

Delta is consistently recognized for excellence in operational performance, customer experience and workplace culture, making it America’s most awarded airline. Just days ago, Delta was named North America’s most on-time airline for the fourth year in a row by Cirium. 

In 2024, Delta also was recognized by J.D. Power as the top-ranked airline for First/Business and Premium Economy Passenger Satisfaction; by The Points Guy as the best U.S. airline; and by Fortune as the only airline on its ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list  — among other awards.   

“This year’s profit sharing payout is a testament to the hard work of Delta people,” said Chief People Officer Allison Ausband. “They recognize that our commitment to safety and world-class service builds trust with our customers – who in turn reward Delta with their loyalty.”