Dollar General employee benefits cover your health, your future, and your day to day life. What you qualify for depends on your role, your hours, and how long you have been with the company, so treat this page as an overview. You review, enroll in, and manage most of these benefits through the dgme portal and the plan documents inside your own account are always the final word.
Dollar General offers eligible employees health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with a company contribution, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, education support, and an employee discount. You enrol and make changes through the benefits section of the DGME portal during open enrolment.
Benefits at a glance
| Benefit | What it generally covers | How to access it |
|---|---|---|
| Health coverage | Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and their dependents. | Enrol or update plans in the benefits area of DGME during open enrolment. |
| 401(k) retirement | A retirement savings plan with an employer contribution for those who qualify. | Set contributions and beneficiaries through the retirement link in the portal. |
| Paid time off | Vacation and personal time that builds up based on your position and tenure. | Track your balance in the portal and request time off through your manager or scheduling tool. |
| Employee Assistance Program | Confidential support for personal, family, financial, and mental health concerns. | Find the program contact details inside the benefits section. |
| Life insurance | Basic coverage with the option to add extra protection for you and your family. | Choose coverage and name beneficiaries during enrolment. |
| Education support | Assistance toward tuition or continued learning for eligible employees. | Check current program terms and how to apply within the portal. |
| Employee discount | A discount on eligible purchases as an active employee. | Follow the discount instructions shared with your store team. |
Health, dental, and vision
Eligible employees can choose medical coverage along with dental and vision plans. Costs, networks, and plan levels vary, so compare each plan summary inside DGME before you decide. If you have dependents, you can usually add them during enrolment or after a qualifying life event such as marriage or the birth of a child.
401(k) retirement savings
The 401(k) plan lets you set aside part of your pay for retirement, and the company contributes for those who qualify. You control how much you save and how it is invested. Reviewing your contribution rate once a year is a simple habit that can make a real difference over time.
Paid time off
Paid time off builds up based on your role and how long you have worked at Dollar General. You can see your current balance in the portal, and time off requests usually go through your manager or your scheduling tool.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program offers confidential help for the parts of life that affect your work, including stress, family matters, and financial questions. It is provided at no cost to you, and the contact details sit inside the benefits section of your account.
Life insurance, education support, and employee discount
Eligible employees receive basic life insurance, with the option to buy additional coverage for themselves and their family during enrolment. Education support can help with tuition or continued learning, though program terms change, so check the current details inside your portal before applying. Active employees also get a discount on eligible purchases; your store team shares how to use it.
To manage any of these benefits, sign in through the DGME login page and open the benefits section. If you cannot get in, our Employee ID guide helps you recover the details you need.
Coverage, contribution levels, and eligibility rules change over time and vary by role. The plan documents inside your own DGME account are the authoritative source for current details. For an official overview, visit the Dollar General Careers benefits page.