They'd authorized a strike that was set to start on Monday but chose, instead, to keep working perhaps because of one clause in the negotiations: a $3,000 sign-on bonus if there's no strike.

In July 2025, the Trump administration offered a $50,000 sign-on bonus and a salary around $100,000 for returning ICE officers.

The $2,000 signing bonus Metro has offered the past two years has helped some, but the agency is still short more than 330 bus and van drivers and MetroLink operators.

Jasmine McCall, now CEO of PayBump, negotiated a $54,000 sign-on bonus and a six-figure salary at Amazon. She advises discussing salary early in interviews and focusing on the entire compensation ...

Taylor ISD announced a $10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced middle school teachers for 2025-26. New teachers with less experience can earn up to $5,000.

If you’re looking for a job that comes with a nice perk right out of the gate, check out the plethora of companies offering noteworthy signing bonuses.

Kent County EMS also said the sign-on bonus includes a $5,000 incentive for new students to help cover their school and training costs.