3M

​​At 3M, innovation thrives on diversity—and drives the success of our company. Our future depends on the potential, talents, backgrounds and perspectives of all our employees. Our employees have diverse career opportunities, including the chance to work with 3Mers around the world.

The Diversity of Our People

We seek the best and brightest employees with a range of skills and experiences to grow our company. Our inclusive workforce mirrors the diversity of the global communities where 3M employees live and work. Our differences can, and do, make us a stronger company. 3M is a place where you can make a difference, be recognized for your achievements and be appreciated for your individuality.

Diverse Technologies

3M has created technologies for more than 50,000 innovative products. Our 40+ technology platforms include adhesives, abrasives, precision coatings, nonwovens, light management and fuel cells. Our diverse technologies give you the opportunity to work in a variety of areas, from nanotechnology and light management to film solutions and fuel cells.

Diverse Markets

3M serves a diversity of markets, including consumer and office; display and graphics; electro and communications; health care; industrial and transportation safety; and security and protection services.

Diverse Products

3M's nearly 50,000 products meet the needs of our customers every day. Our products include such market leaders as Nexcare™, Post-it®, Scotch®, Scotch-Brite®, and Scotchguard™.

Diverse Geographies

3M has companies in over 60 countries. We have plant locations, laboratories and sales office locations around the globe. We sell our products in nearly 200 countries. Working at 3M gives you the opportunity to work with diverse colleagues and customers from around the globe.

​​​​Benefits​​

As a 3Mer, you’ll have opportunities to make a substantial impact, fueled by competitive pay, comprehensive quality benefits and recognition of your achievements.

​Your Pay

Your 3M pay recognizes​ the meaningful contributions you make to business results. Your pay may include two components: base salary and variable pay. While base pay applies to all employees, variable pay is offered to eligible employees.

Annual Incentive Plan
For eligible salaried employees, this links a portion of your pay to company metrics. Based on company performance and eligibility, payments are made to employees annually.

Long-term Incentive Plan
Based on your job level, you may be eligible to participate. Includes stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock units grants for management employees.

Sales Incentives
Each sales representative's pay includes incentives paid monthly or quarterly, depending on business performance and the business you represent.

​Your Benefits

Your benefits are an important part of your total compensation, and 3M provides comprehensive, quality benefits to you and your eligible dependents. You are eligible to participate in most of these benefits beginning on your first day of employment.

Medical & Dental
3M pays the majority of the cost for medical and prescription drug, vision and dental coverage. Most of our medical and dental plans provide preventive care coverage at 100 percent.

Health Care & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Our reimbursement accounts allow you to set aside before-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent daycare expenses not paid for by 3M's benefit plans.

Disability Benefits
We provide company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage in the event you become ill or are injured and unable to work.

Life Insurance
3M offers a variety of life and accidental insurance plans for you and your eligible dependents. Basic life insurance coverage is provided at no cost to you, with other optional life insurance coverage offered at group rates.

Domestic Partner Benefits
We offer same sex domestic partner benefits to employees who meet the requirements of having a domestic partner. Eligible domestic partners and their eligible child(ren) can receive medical and dental benefits, as well as optional life insurance coverage, subject to plan terms and requirements. We also offer retiree medical for qualified domestic partners.

Paid Time Off
3M offers paid time off that includes vacation, holidays, and other time off to help you balance your work and personal life.

Savings and Retirement Benefits
Our combination of savings, retirement benefits, and financial education resources help you plan for and manage your financial well-being at all stages of your life—both during and beyond your 3M career.

Personal Savings
After two months of service at 3M, our General Employees Stock Purchase Plan allows you to contribute 3-10 percent of your after-tax pay to purchase 3M stock at an option price that is 85 percent of the fair market value of the stock.

Retirement
Our Retirement Program provides a solid foundation of retirement benefits, which includes a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution, employer contributions to a Retirement Income Account, and a Retiree Medical Savings Account (RMSA) to help offset the cost of pre-Medicare medical coverage in retirement.

Additional Programs and Resources

For your health

• On-site fitness centers/fitness center discounts
• Weight management program reimbursement
• Online health classes
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tobacco cessation offerings and resources
• Stress management coaching, shift work resources, travel medicine opportunities
• On-site pharmacy and medical center
• Voluntary long-term care coverage

For your personal and family life

• Child and adult (elder) care consultation and referral
• Financial and legal consultation and referral services
• Parenting resources, scholarship programs, and personal growth resources
• Adoption assistance
• Scholarships for eligible dependents of employees
• Group auto and home insurance
• 3M Club, a venue to share hobbies and interests, as well as discounted tickets
• Support for community involvement: Matching Gifts, Volunteer Match, 3M Community Giving
• Flexible Work Arrangements to balance your work and personal life, such as part-time or alternative work schedules

For your development

• Leadership development programs
• Knowledge-sharing forums and communities
• Function-based formal education and training activities
• Web-based courses
• Development planning tools
• Tuition reimbursement​