In the prior literature, the effect of inside debt (pension benefits and deferred compensation) on corporate payout policy is mixed. In order to contribute future empirical documentation, this study, I examine the relation between inside debt and corporate payout policy, including cash dividend payout and share repurchase decision. Using a sample of 8,889 U.S. firm-year observations during 2006-2012. Empirical results suggest that there is a positive relationbetween inside debt and the level and propensity of cash dividend payout. However, the effect of inside debt on share repurchase decision remains unclear. The findings show that inside debt lowers the cost of debt financing. Thus, firms with large inside debt tend to maintain higher dividend payout because of the lower external financing.