Delta Shares $1.3 Billion with its Workers–Averaging 4 Weeks’ of Salary Coming Directly from Profits

Delta Airlines will pay out around $1.3 billion in profit sharing payments to its employees, averaging between 3 to 5 weeks’ salary. This payout, one of the largest in the company’s history, represents 8.9% of the possible 10% of all company revenue up to the first $2.5 billion, rising to 20% for each dollar above $2.5 billion. Despite a challenging year with a $200 million loss due to the government shutdown, Delta consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, attributed to its employees' passion, dedication, and focus on safety and care.