Delta to reward employees with average 4+ weeks in extra pay

Delta employees worldwide will receive $1.3 billion as their share of the airline’s 2025 profits, resulting in an 8.9% estimated payout of eligible annual earnings, or more than four weeks of extra pay on average.

Profit Sharing Day on Feb. 13 – traditionally timed with Valentine’s Day – is the company’s annual reminder and celebration of the power of Delta people and our people-first culture.

“The passion and dedication of Delta people carried us through 2025 and will continue to propel us forward,” said Chief People Officer Allison Ausband. “Their unwavering focus on safety and care is what builds trust and a deep loyalty for customers, and continued success for Delta.”

Profit sharing is key to Delta’s core value that investing in employees is investing in the continued success of the company. Delta employees receive 10% of the first $2.5 billion the airline earns and 20% above $2.5 billion. This year’s $1.3 billion payout is a top 5 payout in the airline’s history and expected to be more than the industry combined.

Since 2022, Delta will have shared nearly $5 billion in profits with employees, or more than 18 weeks of pay.

Delta is consistently recognized for excellence as an employer, ranking No. 15 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, which is selected by workplace culture experts at Great Place To Work every year. 

Delta also placed No. 2 in Forbes list of World’s Best Employers 2025 and was featured in Forbes’ list of America’s best employers by state, including ranking No. 1 in Georgia, Michigan and Utah.