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title: "Raytheon (RTX) Relocation Package: What Employees Actually Get" description: "Entry-level employees get ~$7,000 flat. P3+ use Cartus points system. Homeowners can get closing cost help. Full breakdown with real employee reports." author: Sam Price keywords:
If you're taking a job at Raytheon (RTX Corporation), Collins Aerospace, or Pratt & Whitney, your relocation is likely handled by Cartus, a relocation management company. What you actually get depends hard on your grade level and whether you own or rent. Entry-level hires typically see a flat $7,000 lump sum with no moving services attached. Mid-level and senior employees get a points-based system that can flex into full-service moves, temporary housing, or cashed out for flexibility. Homeowners at higher grades report the most valuable packages—sometimes six figures when closing costs are included.
RTX—the holding company for Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, and Pratt & Whitney—employs 185,000+ people across major sites in Arizona, California, Iowa, North Carolina, and Connecticut. With that much engineering and manufacturing spread out, employees move frequently between programs. Relocation assistance shows up on the job posting if it's included; if you don't see it listed, ask your recruiter directly whether it can be added.
Once approved, RTX hands everything off to Cartus. You register through their portal, a coordinator walks you through your options, and from there it's self-service or fully managed depending on your grade and choice. One employee described them as "very well organized" and noted they'll "even fight for extras if needed." That said, response times can lag and disputes over lease-break reimbursements aren't uncommon.
The single biggest variable is your grade level. RTX uses overlapping systems: "P" (professional) and "M" (management) levels at legacy Raytheon and Pratt & Whitney; "L" levels at Collins Aerospace. Entry-level (P1 and P2) gets a flat lump sum. P3 and above get points that scale with seniority and homeownership status.
Get a real price. Before you negotiate anything, run your actual route through the moving cost calculator so you know what your move will actually cost. Walking into a conversation with Cartus armed with a real quote is way more persuasive than guessing.
Recent reports (2025–2026) describe P1 hires getting about $7,000 in cash, with no movers or vehicle shipping included. Older accounts (2020–2022) show $2,750 to $7,500, sometimes bundled with a vehicle or partial household move. The trend is clear: entry-level packages have gotten thinner, leaner, more cash-only.
This is where RTX gives you the least room to maneuver. What's in the offer letter is what you get. Plan accordingly.
At P3 and above, you shift to a grade-based points allotment. Employees report 12 points for a P3 and 25 points for an L5 at Collins. Each point buys you a specific service through Cartus: door-to-door household goods shipment, house-hunting flights, mileage and gas reimbursement, hotel stays. Or you can cash out all your points for cash and DIY the whole thing.
One employee described converting 12 points plus 3 bonus points into roughly $9,500 cash. That's real flexibility, but it also means you're managing your own move logistics and eating any overages yourself.
The points system applies across Raytheon, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, and Raytheon Missiles & Defense (now unified as Raytheon). It's designed to let you trade services for cash or vice versa.
RTX splits homeowners and renters into different programs, and they're largely mutually exclusive.
Own a home: You're eligible for closing cost assistance on the sale. For M and P4–5 levels, reports describe a "Core plus Flex" structure: Core covers a lump sum, one vehicle shipment, a rental car until it arrives, and full-service movers. Flex adds points you can use for temporary housing, extra flights, a second vehicle, extra storage, or more home-sale support.
Rent: You get security deposit reimbursement and a finder's fee for your new lease instead.
There's some conflict in the employee reports about exact grade cutoffs for home-sale assistance, so nail this down with your recruiter or Cartus in writing if you're relying on it.
One vehicle is typically covered and coordinated through Cartus. The catch: Cartus reportedly limits coverage to "intermediate class vehicles or smaller," which excludes most SUVs. Second vehicles, collector cars, and anything that needs specialized transport usually comes out of pocket, then you submit for reimbursement.
If you own a classic or rare car that needs enclosed or specialized transport, get your own quote from a vetted carrier before assuming Cartus can handle it. Some employees have arranged their own enclosed-trailer transport and gotten reimbursed for the difference.
RTX doesn't publish relocation numbers. These are all employee-reported accounts from Reddit (2022–2026).
| Situation | Reported amount |
|---|---|
| P1, cross-country, cash only | ~$7,000 |
| P1, temporary living stipend | $2,750 (covers ~18 days) |
| P1/P2, renter, full move | Household goods shipped + 1 vehicle + small lump sum |
| P3 external hire, full package | ~$25,000–$26,000 (movers, 1 vehicle, incidentals) |
| P3, Tucson homeowner | ~$20,000 household goods + 2 vehicles + 2 weeks rental car + 2 weeks hotel + family flights + closing costs (both sides) |
| Points cashed out | ~$9,500 (12 points + 3 bonus) |
| Cross-country cash conversion | ~$20,000 minus ~30% tax |
| M/P4–5, white-glove move | ~$40,000+ (full movers, 2 vehicles, living stipend during closing) |
| Homeowner, high-value home sale | $100,000+ (shipping, bonus, closing costs) |
| Collins lease-break assist (2026) | ~$3,500 lump sum or 2 months rent paid direct |
Two patterns jump out. Entry-level lump sums have gotten noticeably leaner in recent years. And homeowner packages at higher grades are the most valuable tier overall—covering realtor commissions and closing costs can be worth tens of thousands of dollars alone.
If you're getting a $7,000 lump sum, that's not going to stretch far on a real long-distance move. Price your route. Then decide whether cash or a managed move makes sense.
Since 2018, relocation benefits for non-military employees are taxable as ordinary income. That means relocation cash, moving reimbursements, and temporary housing all show up as taxable wages, not tax-free business expenses.
Employee accounts disagree on whether RTX "grosses up" your relocation benefit to cover that tax hit. Ask your recruiter or Cartus in writing what the actual tax treatment is for your package before you budget around a net number.
RTX relocation comes with a repayment obligation if you leave within a set window. The most detailed report describes a tiered schedule: 100% repayment if you leave within 1 year, 50% repayment if you leave between 1–2 years. Other employees describe the commitment more loosely as 18 or 24 months without specifying proration.
The exact terms appear to vary by offer, or may have changed over time. Confirm in writing whether your repayment amount prorates over time or is a lump-sum obligation at a fixed date.
Confirm relocation is on the job req first. Multiple employees note that relocation "has to be offered in the job req." The careers site now indicates whether relocation is included. If a role you want doesn't list it and you need it, ask your recruiter directly. Some roles can add it even if it wasn't initially budgeted.
Decide between cash and managed services deliberately. If you're a renter with minimal furniture, cashing out your points and moving yourself with a truck rental or container can leave money in your pocket. If you have a full household, a Cartus-managed move with professional packers and loaders is worth the trade-off in flexibility.
Don't pay out of pocket before Cartus contacts you. Several employees report accidentally paying for vehicle shipping or other services, then discovering Cartus would have covered it directly. Wait for your coordinator's guidance before you book anything yourself.
Push back if the cap falls short. RTX sets a total relocation cost cap based on distance and other factors. Multiple employees report successfully getting that cap raised after explaining why the original amount wouldn't cover a specific expense, like breaking a lease. One employee summed it up: "the process isn't designed to make you rich. It's designed to make you whole."
Get a real quote before you negotiate. Use the moving cost calculator to price your actual route. Walking into Cartus with an actual mover quote in hand is far more persuasive than a vague request for more money.
RTX's three businesses concentrate around a handful of major sites. Relocation costs and logistics vary widely depending on which of these routes you're moving.
If your relocation doesn't cover every vehicle you own, compare options before booking anything.
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Often, but it depends on the job posting, your grade level, and whether you own or rent. Entry-level (P1–P2) typically get a flat lump sum. Mid and senior levels (P3 and above, or M4–5+) get a points-based package through Cartus that can include household goods shipment, vehicle shipping, temporary housing, and—for homeowners—closing cost assistance.
RTX assigns relocating employees a set number of points based on grade level—12 points for a P3, 25 for an L5 at Collins. Each point can be applied toward specific services (movers, flights, mileage, hotels) through the Cartus portal, or converted entirely into cash. You choose which services matter most to you, or you can take the cash and DIY your move.
Recent accounts (2025–2026) describe P1 hires getting about $7,000 in cash with no movers or vehicle shipping. Older reports (2020–2022) show $2,750 to $7,500, sometimes bundled with a vehicle shipment or partial household move. The trend is clear: entry-level packages have gotten thinner. All figures are employee-reported, not confirmed by RTX.
Yes, based on overwhelming employee accounts from 2022–2026. Employees describe Cartus as generally well organized and willing to push for extra services when asked, though some report slow phone response times and disputes over lease-break reimbursements. Confirm Cartus is still the vendor before relying on this for your own move.
Since 2018, relocation benefits are taxed as ordinary income for non-military employees. Given the conflicting employee reports, ask your recruiter or Cartus in writing about the actual tax treatment for your specific package before you budget around a net number.
Sometimes. Most employees describe the relocation amount itself as fixed once it's in your offer letter. But if relocation wasn't listed on the original posting, asking HR directly is worth it—some roles can add it even after posting. If relocation isn't offered at all, a sign-on bonus is sometimes negotiated instead. Your leverage is strongest with a competing offer or a hard-to-fill skill set. For tactics, see the guide to negotiating a relocation package.
