We reward our world-class employees with world-class benefits!

Potbelly offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan...

for all eligible employees including our hourly and salaried employees.


All eligible employees are offered the following benefits:

  • Medical Insurance: Three PPO Plans available through Blue Cross Blue Shield with very generous cost sharing
  • Dental: A PPO Plan and an HMO Plan offered through CIGNA
  • Vision: A comprehensive plan available through EyeMed
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability: Financial protection if you become disabled
  • Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment: 100% company paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and Dependent Life Insurance: Additional life insurance for yourself and for your family
  • 401(k): Potbelly matches $.50 to the dollar up to 6% of total compensation, up to $3,000. Yes, this is free money!
  • Time Off: We have varying levels of personal time off programs depending on your position and tenure with the company.
  • Transportation Program: Employees can save up to 40% on commuting expenses to and from work
  • Employee Assistance Program: 100% confidential counseling and referral services
  • Domestic Partner Benefits: Domestic Partners are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Life Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can save up to 30% on eligible out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses

Our employees can also take advantage of these Potbelly perks:

  • Discount Programs: Potbelly offers discounts on cellular plans (T-Mobile) and pet insurance…yes, pet insurance!
  • Employee Referral Bonus: Refer someone you know and make some dough!
  • And our favorite…Potbelly Meal Discounts!
  • And, of course, all of our benefits and perks come with competitive compensation packages!