Raytheon Relocation Package and Policy (2026)

Raytheon (RTX) relocation package at a glance

Here is a summary of what RTX employees report receiving during a Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, or Pratt & Whitney relocation. Everything below is drawn from employee accounts and is not confirmed by the company.

How Raytheon (RTX) relocation works

Raytheon is one of three businesses under RTX Corporation, alongside Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. RTX employs more than 185,000 people worldwide and reported $88.6 billion in revenue in 2025, according to RTX’s own company overview. With that much engineering and manufacturing talent spread across sites in Arizona, California, Iowa, North Carolina, and Connecticut, employees regularly move between programs and business units. Relocation assistance is common on job postings that require onsite work.

RTX does not publish its relocation policy. What you get arrives as an attachment to your offer letter, and the requisition itself typically states whether relocation assistance is included. Employees on Reddit confirm relocation “has to be offered in the job req,” and if it isn’t listed, you’re more than likely on your own unless HR agrees to add it.

Once relocation is approved, RTX hands the logistics to Cartus, a relocation management company. Employees register through a Cartus portal, and a coordinator walks them through their options. One recent reviewer called Cartus “very well organized” and said the company will “even fight for extras if needed.”

The single biggest factor in what you receive is your grade level, and RTX employees describe two overlapping level systems. Legacy Raytheon and Pratt & Whitney roles use “P” (professional) and “M” (management) levels, while Collins Aerospace roles are reported using “L” levels. One employee on Reddit explained that level 1 and 2 new hires receive a flat lump sum, and other levels receive a points-based package that varies by grade and by whether you rent or own.

What the Raytheon (RTX) relocation package includes

There’s no single RTX package. Instead, employees describe a tiered structure that includes a flat lump sum for entry-level hires and a points-based system for P3 and above (or L3 and above at Collins) that scales up in value with grade level and homeownership status.

Entry-level lump sum (P1 and P2)

New hires at P1 and P2 typically receive a flat lump sum. The amount has shifted noticeably over time. A 2025 report describes a P1 hire receiving about $7,000 in cash with no movers or vehicle shipping included. Accounts from 2020 to 2022 describe lump sums ranging from $2,750 to $7,500, occasionally bundled with a shipped vehicle or a partial household goods move.

This tier is where RTX gives the least flexibility. If your offer letter shows only a relocation dollar amount and a temporary living stipend with no other line items, plan on that being genuinely all you’ll receive.

The points system (P3 and above)

At P3 and above, RTX moves from a flat lump sum to a grade-based points allotment. Employees report 12 points for a P3 and 25 points for an L5 at Collins Aerospace. Each point can go toward specific services through a Cartus portal. Services can include door-to-door shipment of household goods, house-hunting trip flights, mileage and gas reimbursement, and hotel stays. Or, these points can be converted entirely into cash. One employee described cashing out all of their points for roughly $9,500. This system is reported to apply across Raytheon, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, and Raytheon Missiles & Defense, the two segments that have since been unified into a single Raytheon business.

The points system rewards planning. Employees who convert everything to cash keep maximum flexibility but take on all the moving logistics themselves. Employees who spend points on Cartus-managed services get a fully coordinated move with professional packers, but end up with less cash in hand.

Homeowner vs. renter packages

RTX treats homeowners and renters as two separate, largely mutually exclusive relocation tracks. If you own a home in your current location, you could be eligible for paid closing costs on the sale. If you rent, you’re instead eligible for a security deposit reimbursement plus a finder’s fee for your new lease. As one employee put it, “if you own a house in your old location you are eligible for paid closing costs. If you rent in your old location you are eligible for security deposit and finder’s fee reimbursement.”

A separate, more detailed account describes a homeowner package for grade levels M and P4-5 built on a Core plus Flex structure. Core benefits reportedly include a smaller lump sum, shipment of one vehicle, a rental car until that vehicle arrives, and a full-service move of household items. Flex benefits are point-based and can be used for temporary housing, additional flights, a second vehicle shipment, extra storage, or home sale support. There is some conflict across reports on these points, so confirm the exact grade cutoff with your recruiter or Cartus if you’re counting on home sale assistance.

Vehicle shipping

Vehicle shipping is typically included for one car at higher grades, coordinated through Cartus. One detailed account notes Cartus will only cover shipping for “an intermediate class vehicle or smaller,” specifically excluding SUVs. Second vehicles are commonly self-funded and then reimbursed, but collector or low-clearance cars can be a sticking point. One employee with a classic car reported Cartus planning to ship it on an open-air trailer, so they arranged their own enclosed-trailer transport and got reimbursed for the difference.

Reported Raytheon (RTX) relocation amounts

RTX doesn’t publish relocation dollar amounts. The figures below come from employee accounts on Reddit posted between 2022 and 2026.

A few patterns stand out. Entry-level lump sums have gotten noticeably leaner in the most recent reports. Accounts from 2025 and 2026 describe cash-only offers and no included moving services, compared to 2020–2022 accounts that bundled a vehicle or partial household move into the entry-level tier. Homeowner packages remain the most valuable tier overall, since covering the realtor commission and closing costs on a home sale can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Taxes on Raytheon (RTX) relocation benefits

Since the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, relocation benefits paid to non-military employees are treated as ordinary taxable income in the United States. That means relocation cash, moving reimbursements, and temporary housing generally show up as taxable wages rather than a tax-free reimbursed business expense.

Employee accounts conflict on how RTX handles this. Ask your recruiter or Cartus in writing whether your specific package includes tax assistance.

The Raytheon (RTX) relocation repayment clause

RTX relocation comes with a repayment obligation if you leave the company within a set window after your move. The most detailed report describes a tiered schedule, with 100% repayment if you leave within one year of your start date, and 50% repayment if you leave between one and two years. Other employees describe the commitment more generally as an 18-month or 24-month obligation without specifying a proration schedule. The exact terms appear to vary by offer, or have changed over time.

Before accepting a relocation package, ask directly whether your repayment amount prorates over time or is due in full up to a fixed date.

How to maximize your Raytheon (RTX) relocation package

Confirm relocation is actually listed on the requisition

Multiple employees note relocation “has to be offered in the job req,” and the external careers site now indicates whether a specific posting includes it. If a role you want doesn’t list relocation and you need it, ask your recruiter directly.

Decide between cash and a managed move deliberately

If you’re a renter with minimal furniture, cashing out your points and moving yourself with a rental truck or moving container can leave money in your pocket. If you have a full household, a Cartus-managed move that packs, loads, and unpacks everything for you is worth the trade-offs.

Don’t spend your own money before Cartus contacts you

Several employees report accidentally paying out of pocket for vehicle shipping or other services, then finding out those costs would have been covered directly. Wait for your Cartus coordinator’s guidance before booking anything yourself.

Ask if your cap is negotiable when it falls short

RTX assigns a total relocation cost cap based on distance and other factors. However, multiple employees report successfully getting that cap raised after explaining the original amount wouldn’t cover a specific expense, such as breaking a lease. One employee commented that “the process isn’t designed to make you rich. It’s designed to make you whole.”

Price your actual move before you decide anything

Use moveBuddha’s free moving cost calculator to get a real number for your route. Walking into a conversation with Cartus or your recruiter with an actual quote in hand is more persuasive than a general request for more money.

Moving to an RTX hub city?

RTX’s three businesses concentrate around a handful of major sites, and relocation costs vary widely depending on which of these routes you’re moving.

• Tucson, AZ: Raytheon’s largest defense and missile systems site. See our guide to the best movers in Tucson.
• Los Angeles, CA: Serves El Segundo, home to a major Raytheon Intelligence & Space presence. We’ve got you covered for the best movers in the Los Angeles area.
• Cedar Rapids, IA: Collins Aerospace’s headquarters. Check out our guide to the best movers in Cedar Rapids.
• Charlotte, NC: Another major Collins Aerospace site. We researched the best movers in Charlotte, so you don’t have to.
• Hartford, CT: Serves East Hartford, home to Pratt & Whitney’s headquarters. See our guide to the best movers in the Hartford area.

If your relocation package doesn’t cover shipping every vehicle you own, compare options with our free car shipping calculator before booking anything.

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Ryan Carrigan

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