50 Companies That Pay for Your Move: Relocation Packages by Industry
Tech, consulting, finance, healthcare, defense, and government. Which employers offer relocation and what the packages actually look like.
The List Exists Because Nobody Publishes It
Companies do not advertise their relocation packages. They mention "competitive relocation assistance" in job postings and leave it at that. You find out the actual number during the offer stage, which is the worst time to be surprised.
We compiled this from employee reports, recruiter disclosures, and publicly available Glassdoor and Blind data. Ranges reflect what entry-to-mid-level hires typically receive. Senior and executive packages are almost always higher and more customized.
Every number here is a range because packages vary by role, location, distance, and negotiation. The person who asks for more usually gets more.
How to Read This Table
Three formats dominate corporate relocation:
Lump sum means the company gives you a flat dollar amount. You decide how to spend it. If you move cheaply, you keep the difference. If you spend more, that is on you. Lump sums are taxable income, so a $10,000 lump sum becomes roughly $6,500 after federal and state taxes.
Managed relocation means the company hires a relocation firm on your behalf. That firm assigns you a coordinator, gets carrier bids, and handles logistics. You do not see a dollar amount because the company pays the vendors directly. These packages often have higher total value ($15K to $50K+) but you have less control.
Reimbursement means you pay out of pocket, save your receipts, and the company reimburses you up to a cap. This is taxable too. It is the least common format but shows up at some government contractors and mid-size firms.
Which Industries Offer Relocation Most Often
Consulting and defense contractors offer relocation most consistently, even for entry-level hires. If you join a Big 4 accounting firm or a major defense contractor, relocation is almost always on the table if you are moving 50 or more miles.
Tech companies offer the largest packages in dollar terms but are inconsistent about who qualifies. Some offer $40K managed relocations for senior engineers and nothing for junior roles.
Finance offers relocation for front-office and technology roles but rarely for operations or support staff unless you are moving to a high-cost city.
Healthcare offers relocation primarily for physicians, nurses in shortage specialties, and administrative leadership. Staff nurses and allied health professionals sometimes qualify but packages are smaller.
Government is the most generous per capita. Federal employees on PCS (permanent change of station) orders get full managed relocation including household goods shipment, temporary housing, and per diem. Military members get similar coverage through DITY/PPM moves.
How to Negotiate If Your Company Is Not on the List
Most companies that do not have a formal relocation policy will still help if you ask. The key is asking at the right time, which is after you have the offer but before you accept.
Three approaches that work:
1. Ask for a signing bonus earmarked for relocation. Companies that cannot offer "relocation" can often offer a signing bonus. Same money, different budget line.
2. Ask for a start date that gives you time to move cheaply. A 6-week start date lets you move during a weekday, shop around for movers, and avoid rush pricing.
3. Ask for temporary housing. Even 2 to 4 weeks of corporate housing or a hotel stipend ($2,000 to $4,000) removes the pressure of finding housing before you start.
The worst they can say is no. And most hiring managers have a discretionary budget for exactly this kind of thing.
Tax Implications You Need to Know
Since 2018, all employer-paid relocation benefits are taxable income. This means:
A $10,000 lump sum adds $10,000 to your W-2 income. At a 35% combined federal and state rate, you net about $6,500.
Managed relocation where the company pays $25,000 to vendors on your behalf? That $25,000 still shows up on your W-2. Some companies "gross up" the tax, meaning they pay you extra to cover the tax hit. Others do not. Ask during the offer stage.
Reimbursements are taxable too. You spend $8,000, get reimbursed $8,000, and owe taxes on $8,000 of additional income.
The gross-up question is the most important thing to ask about any relocation package. A $15,000 package with gross-up is worth significantly more than a $15,000 package without it.
Data
50 Companies That Pay for Relocation
| Company | Industry | Typical Package Range | Format | Entry-Level Eligible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech | $10,000 to $25,000 | Lump sum | Yes | Grossed up for taxes in most cases | |
| Meta | Tech | $7,000 to $15,000 | Lump sum | Yes | Reduced from pre-2023 levels |
| Amazon | Tech | $7,000 to $40,000 | Lump sum or managed | Sometimes | Wide range by level and org |
| Apple | Tech | $5,000 to $15,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Hardware roles more likely to qualify |
| Microsoft | Tech | $7,000 to $20,000 | Lump sum or managed | Yes | Includes temp housing for some roles |
| Salesforce | Tech | $5,000 to $12,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Varies significantly by team |
| Oracle | Tech | $3,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | More common for cloud and engineering |
| Netflix | Tech | $10,000 to $20,000 | Lump sum | No | Senior roles only, generous when offered |
| Nvidia | Tech | $7,000 to $18,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Engineering roles prioritized |
| Adobe | Tech | $5,000 to $12,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Standard for HQ relocations |
| Deloitte | Consulting/Accounting | $3,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | Yes | Managed at manager+ level |
| PwC | Consulting/Accounting | $3,000 to $7,000 | Lump sum | Yes | 50-mile minimum distance |
| EY | Consulting/Accounting | $3,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | Yes | Varies by practice and office |
| KPMG | Consulting/Accounting | $3,000 to $7,000 | Lump sum | Yes | Senior manager+ gets managed relo |
| McKinsey | Consulting | $5,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum + temp housing | Yes | Temp housing often included separately |
| BCG | Consulting | $5,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum | Yes | Generous for MBA hires |
| Bain | Consulting | $5,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | Yes | Consistent across offices |
| Accenture | Consulting | $3,000 to $7,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Federal practice more likely to offer |
| Goldman Sachs | Finance | $5,000 to $15,000 | Lump sum or managed | Sometimes | Front-office roles more likely |
| JP Morgan | Finance | $3,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Technology roles included |
| Morgan Stanley | Finance | $3,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Wealth management transfers included |
| Citi | Finance | $3,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Varies heavily by division |
| Bank of America | Finance | $2,000 to $7,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Charlotte HQ moves most common |
| BlackRock | Finance | $5,000 to $12,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | NYC relocations prioritized |
| Capital One | Finance | $3,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | Yes | Tech roles frequently eligible |
| Lockheed Martin | Defense | $5,000 to $15,000 | Managed | Yes | Full managed relo common even entry-level |
| Raytheon (RTX) | Defense | $5,000 to $12,000 | Managed or reimbursement | Yes | Includes home sale assistance at senior level |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | Defense/Consulting | $3,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum or reimbursement | Sometimes | Government consulting roles most common |
| Northrop Grumman | Defense | $5,000 to $12,000 | Managed | Yes | Standard for cleared positions |
| SAIC | Defense | $3,000 to $8,000 | Reimbursement | Sometimes | Tied to contract location requirements |
| General Dynamics | Defense | $4,000 to $10,000 | Managed or lump sum | Sometimes | GDIT division most common |
| L3Harris | Defense | $4,000 to $10,000 | Managed | Sometimes | Engineering roles prioritized |
| Kaiser Permanente | Healthcare | $3,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | No | Physicians and leadership primarily |
| HCA Healthcare | Healthcare | $2,000 to $5,000 | Lump sum | No | Nursing shortage specialties eligible |
| Mayo Clinic | Healthcare | $3,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum or managed | No | Rochester relocations get higher packages |
| Cleveland Clinic | Healthcare | $3,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | No | Physicians and researchers |
| Federal Government (GS) | Government | Full managed | Managed | Sometimes | PCS orders cover HHG, temp housing, per diem |
| U.S. Military | Government | Full managed | Managed (DITY/PPM) | Yes | Full household goods shipment |
| State Department | Government | Full managed | Managed | Yes | Includes international shipping |
| Target | Retail | $2,000 to $5,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | HQ (Minneapolis) roles primarily |
| Walmart | Retail | $2,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | HQ (Bentonville) roles, tech roles |
| Procter & Gamble | Consumer Goods | $5,000 to $15,000 | Managed | Yes | One of the most generous CPG packages |
| Johnson & Johnson | Consumer Goods/Pharma | $5,000 to $12,000 | Managed or lump sum | Sometimes | R&D and commercial roles |
| 3M | Manufacturing | $4,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum or managed | Sometimes | Minnesota HQ moves most common |
| General Electric | Manufacturing | $3,000 to $10,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Varies heavily by business unit |
| Boeing | Aerospace | $5,000 to $15,000 | Managed | Sometimes | Engineering and manufacturing roles |
| Caterpillar | Manufacturing | $3,000 to $8,000 | Lump sum | Sometimes | Peoria and research roles |
| ExxonMobil | Energy | $5,000 to $15,000 | Managed | Yes | Houston relocations, rotational programs |
| Chevron | Energy | $5,000 to $12,000 | Managed | Yes | Similar structure to ExxonMobil |
| Shell | Energy | $5,000 to $15,000 | Managed | Sometimes | International transfers get full packages |
Source:
Sources: Compiled from employee-reported data on Glassdoor, Blind, and Levels.fyi, cross-referenced with publicly available job postings and recruiter disclosures. Ranges reflect 2024 to 2026 data for U.S.-based relocations. Government relocation per GSA Federal Travel Regulation and DoD Joint Travel Regulations.