At the City of Olathe, we know that great benefits are an essential part of total compensation. That's why we offer competitive, flexible, and family-friendly options designed to support your health, financial security, and overall wellbeing.

From comprehensive healthcare to retirement planning, paid leave, and unique perks, we're committed to helping you thrive—both at work and at home.

Core Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits for qualifying employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance (employer-paid, with supplemental options)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support services
• Short-term disability options
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more)
• On-site health clinic with free services for employees and dependents
• Educational reimbursement (up to $2,500 annually)
• Retirement savings through KPERS/KP&F and 457 Deferred Compensation (with employer match)
• Generous paid leave for vacation, holidays, personal time, and sick time
• Paid parental leave (up to eight weeks)

Additional Perks

Through community partnerships, City of Olathe employees are eligible for several great perks:

• Tuition discounts at local universities
• Cell phone and service discounts
• Olathe Chamber of Commerce discounts
• Banking services
• Event ticket discounts
• Pet insurance

Full-Time Employee Highlights

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive plans through Cigna (medical), Delta Dental (dental), and Surency (vision). Coverage begins the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Retirement Plans: Enrollment in KPERS or KP&F upon hire, plus a 457 deferred compensation plan with up to a 3% employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation accrual increases with years of service, 11.5 paid holidays, personal leave days, unlimited sick leave accrual, and civic leave options.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to the Olathe wellbeing program and on-site Wellbeing Center for employees and dependents.
• Financial Protection: Long-term care insurance provided, plus voluntary short-term disability and supplemental coverage options.
• Recognition & Growth: Service award program, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development opportunities.

👉 Explore the Benefits Guide for full details.

Part-Time KPERS-Eligible Employees

Part-Time KPERS-eligible (PTKE) employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive valuable benefits, including:

• Participation in KPERS retirement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance plans
• 457 Deferred Compensation (pre-tax or Roth)
• Paid time off and parental leave

👉 View the PTKE Benefits Summary for full details.

Why Work With Us?

When you join the City of Olathe, you're not just starting a job—you're building a career with a community that values you. From day one, we invest in your health, your future and your success.

Transparency in Coverage

Cigna machine readable files have been made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.