Employee benefits

People are central to our success. That’s why we offer benefits focused on supporting your comprehensive well-being—both inside and outside of work. 

Our benefits vary by region, but the goal is the same: To help you build a rewarding career, create a meaningful life, and plan for your future.  

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Build a better future

Your future matters. To you and to us. Our financial tools and benefits help you plan confidently and empower you for what’s ahead.
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Retirement savings

Our retirement savings programs include fixed or matching employer contributions to support long-term savings.

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Morningstar retirement tools

You have access to Morningstar retirement services at no cost, including Morningstar Retirement Manager for personalized advice and Morningstar Investor for analysis and planning support.

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Annual bonuses

We reward strong performance through bonus payouts based on company results and individual contribution.

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Stock ownership opportunities

You can build long-term ownership in Morningstar by converting a portion of your bonus or commissions into restricted stock units (RSUs), with an additional 50% company match.

Take the time you need

We give you the time and space to take care of yourself and your family.
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Paid sabbatical leave

After every four years of work, employees are eligible for a sabbatical that can be used for personal growth, travel, or rest.

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Time off

Flexible time off includes vacation days, sick time, personal days, and holidays.

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Parental leave

We provide paid parental leave with a global minimum of 16 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 8 weeks for secondary caregivers.

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Caregiving leave

Employees receive paid time to care for family members, with a global minimum of six weeks.

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Support your health and well-being

Your health has more than one dimension. We provide coverage and resources that reflect that.
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Health coverage

We provide traditional medical coverage along with flexible spending accounts and healthcare savings accounts for eligible employees.

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Wellness program

An annual wellness stipend for educational and wellness-related activities that can be used for courses, books, gym memberships, and more.

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Mental health support

Mental health care is covered wherever you are. In the US, medical plans include teletherapy at no cost. Globally, employees and their loved ones have access to up to six free counseling sessions covering mental health, legal, and personal needs.

Give back to your community

We are a force for good in financial markets and in the communities where we live and work.

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Giving and volunteering

We support employee giving through matching donations, paid volunteer days, and volunteer opportunities.

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Invest in your development

A dedicated education stipend supports ongoing learning, and our Scholars Program provides tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

In 40-plus offices across the world, our workspaces inspire quality work and connection. Common features include open floor plans, collaborative meeting areas, and office pods.

Benefits Extras Innovative office spaces

51.7%

Internal hiring rate in 2025

85%

Employees who used the flex stipend in 2025

$2.6M

Total donations from employees, Morningstar, and company match (USD) in 2025

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All statistics and data points above are sourced from Morningstar’s Corporate Sustainability Report 2025 as of Dec. 31, 2025.