County Salaries Index 2006-present

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the School of Government and available exclusively online.

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County Salaries in North Carolina, 2023
Leisha DeHart-Davis
Monday, September 11, 2023
Report

County Salaries in North Carolina is a self-reported data repository of county salaries, sponsored by the School of Government. North Carolina counties volunteer to provide this information to benefit other public organizations and the general public. For questions about a particular county’s salary data, please contact that county’s human resources department.

This report is a downloadable file in Excel format containing salary and wage profiles by position that participating counties are offering for the 2021-2023 fiscal year (based on September 1, 2022 salary levels). This year, we are presenting the salary data and benefits data as separate sheets, so that the datasets can be appended to rather than overwritten in future iterations. The salary sheet also includes salaries (as well as select demographic information like population, tax valuation, etc.) from 2018 in order to allow for longitudinal analysis. The new format allows for easier filtering and sorting and will make it easier to analyze the data in external software programs.

The benefits spreadsheet retains its format from prior years and contains the benefits data for all counties.

There is also a spreadsheet containing information about county attorneys.

Except for hourly salaries, salary amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar and are expressed in annual amounts unless otherwise noted.

County Salaries in North Carolina, 2022
Leisha DeHart-Davis
Monday, May 23, 2022
Report

County Salaries in North Carolina is a self-reported data repository of county salaries, sponsored by the School of Government. North Carolina counties volunteer to provide this information to benefit other public organizations and the general public. For questions about a particular county’s salary data, please contact that county’s human resources department.

This report is a downloadable file in Excel format containing salary and wage profiles by position that participating counties are offering for the 2021-2022 fiscal year (based on September 1, 2021 salary levels). This year, we are presenting the salary data and benefits data as separate sheets, so that the datasets can be appended to rather than overwritten in future iterations. The salary sheet also includes salaries (as well as select demographic information like population, tax valuation, etc.) from 2018 in order to allow for longitudinal analysis. The new format allows for easier filtering and sorting and will make it easier to analyze the data in external software programs.

The benefits spreadsheet retains its format from prior years and contains the benefits data for all counties.

There is also a spreadsheet containing information about county attorneys.

Except for hourly salaries, salary amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar and are expressed in annual amounts unless otherwise noted.

County Salaries in North Carolina, 2021
Leisha DeHart-Davis
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Report

County Salaries in North Carolina is a self-reported data repository of county salaries, sponsored by the School of Government. North Carolina counties volunteer to provide this information to benefit other public organizations and the general public. For questions about a particular county’s salary data, please contact that county’s human resources department.

This report is a downloadable file in Excel format containing salary and wage profiles by position that participating counties are offering for the 2019-2020 fiscal year (based on September 1, 2019 salary levels). This year, we are presenting the salary data and benefits data as separate sheets, so that the datasets can be appended to rather than overwritten in future iterations. The salary sheet also includes salaries (as well as select demographic information like population, tax valuation, etc.) from 2018 in order to allow for longitudinal analysis. The new format allows for easier filtering and sorting and will make it easier to analyze the data in external software programs.

The benefits spreadsheet retains its format from prior years and contains the benefits data for all counties.

There is also a spreadsheet containing information about county attorneys.

Except for hourly salaries, salary amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar and are expressed in annual amounts unless otherwise noted.

County Salaries in North Carolina, 2019
Leisha DeHart-Davis
Monday, March 11, 2019
Report

County Salaries in North Carolina is a self-reported data repository of county salaries, sponsored by the School of Government. North Carolina counties volunteer to provide this information to benefit other public organizations and the general public. For questions about a particular county’s salary data, please contact that county’s human resources department.

This report is a downloadable file in Excel format containing salary and wage profiles by position that participating counties are offering for the 2018–2019 fiscal year (based on September 1, 2018 salary levels). This year, we are presenting the salary data and benefits data as separate sheets, so that the datasets can be appended to rather than overwritten in future iterations. The salary sheet also includes salaries (as well as select demographic information like population, tax valuation, etc.) from 2017 in order to allow for longitudinal analysis. The new format allows for easier filtering and sorting and will make it easier to analyze the data in external software programs.

The benefits spreadsheet retains its format from prior years and contains the benefits data for all counties.

There is also a spreadsheet containing information about county attorneys.

Except for hourly salaries, salary amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar and are expressed in annual amounts unless otherwise noted.

County Salaries in North Carolina, 2018
Jack P. Watts
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Report

County Salaries in North Carolina is a self-reported data repository of county salaries, sponsored by the School of Government. North Carolina counties volunteer to provide this information to benefit other public organizations and the general public. For questions about a particular county’s salary data, please contact that county’s human resources department.

This report is a downloadable file in Excel format containing salary and wage profiles by position that participating counties are offering for the 2017–2018 fiscal year (based on September 1, 2017 salary levels). This year, we are presenting the salary data and benefits data as separate sheets, so that the datasets can be appended to rather than overwritten in future iterations. The salary sheet also includes salaries (as well as select demographic information like population, tax valuation, etc.) from 2016 in order to allow for longitudinal analysis. The new format allows for easier filtering and sorting and will make it easier to analyze the data in external software programs.

The benefits spreadsheet retains its format from prior years and contains the benefits data for all counties.

There is also a spreadsheet containing information about county attorneys.

Except for hourly salaries, salary amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar and are expressed in annual amounts unless otherwise noted.

If you have questions about the data, please contact project coordinator Jack Watts at jackwatts@sog.unc.edu.

County Salaries in North Carolina, 2017
Jack P. Watts
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Report

County Salaries in North Carolina is a self-reported data repository of county salaries, sponsored by the School of Government. North Carolina counties volunteer to provide this information to benefit other public organizations and the general public. For questions about a particular county’s salary data, please contact that county’s human resources department.

This report is a downloadable file in Excel format containing salary and wage profiles by position that participating counties are offering for the 2016–2017 fiscal year (based on September 1, 2016, salary levels). The job titles that counties used to provide the data are also included. Salary amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar except for hourly salaries and are expressed in annual amounts unless otherwise noted. If you have questions about the data, please contact Jack Watts, the project coordinator, at jackwatts@sog.unc.edu.

County Salaries in North Carolina, 2016
MAPS Group
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Report

County Salaries in North Carolina is a self-reported data repository of county salaries, sponsored by the School of Government and conducted by the MAPS Group. North Carolina counties volunteer to provide this information to benefit other public organizations and the general public. For questions about a particular county’s salary data, please contact that county’s human resources department.

This report is a downloadable file in Excel format containing salary and wage profiles by position that participating counties are offering for the 2015–2016 fiscal year (based on September 1, 2015, salary levels). The job titles that counties used to provide the data are also included. Salary amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar except for hourly salaries and are expressed in annual amounts unless otherwise noted.

County Salaries in North Carolina, 2015
MAPS Group
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Book

This report contains salary and wage profiles by position and information about fringe benefits that participating counties are offering for the 2014–2015 fiscal year (based on September 1, 2014, salary levels). The job titles that counties used to provide these data also are included. Salary amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar except for hourly salaries. Salaries, travel allowances, and employee benefits are expressed in annual amounts unless otherwise noted.

 

Complete 2015 EditionNutritionist
Introduction to 2015 EditionOffice Assistant and Utility Customer Service Representatives
Table of ContentsOffice Assistant/Processing Assistant 
County MapParks and Recreation Director, Recreation Program Supervisor, Senior Center Supervisor, Nutrition Program Supervisor
Population, ValuationParks Maintenance Supervisor and Parks Maintenance Technician
Accountant, Accounts Payable Technician, and Payroll TechnicianPhysician Extender
Aging - Senior Services DirectorPlanning Director, County Planner, Planner, and Senior Planner
Animal Control Officer and Animal Shelter AttendantPublic Health Educator
Assistant County Manager and Assistant to the ManagerPublic Information Officer
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical InspectorPublic Utilities Director
Business OfficerPurchasing Agent
Clerk to the Board of CommissionersRegister of Deeds, Assistant Register of Deeds, and Deputy Register of Deeds
Cooperative Extension Service County Extension DirectorRisk Manager
County AttorneySafety Coordinator
County CommissionerSheriff, Chief Deputy and Deputies, and Detention/Correctional Positions
County ManagerSocial Services Attorney
CustodianSocial Services Director
Economic Development DirectorSocial Worker
ElectionsSoil Conservation Director and Soil Conservation Technician
Emergency Management Coordinator and Emergency Services DirectorSolid Waste Director and Solid Waste Truck Driver
Emergency Medical Services PositionsSolid Waste Site Attendant
Emergency TelecommunicationsTax Administrator, Tax
Assessor, Tax Collector, and Property/Revaluation Appraiser
EngineerTax Customer Service Representative, Tax Technician, Business Personal Property Appraiser, and Property Mapper
Environmental Health Supervisor and SpecialistTourism Director
Finance DirectorTransportation Director
Fire Marshal and Fire InspectorVeterans' Services Officer
Foreign Language InterpreterWater System Supervisor, and Water/Wastewater Treatment (Varied Positions)
GIS Administrator, Analyst, and TechnicianZoning Code Enforcement Officer
Health DirectorDental and Life Insurance
Human Resources Director, Analyst, and TechnicianEmployee/Retiree Health Insurance
Income Maintenance Caseworker401k, Position Classification, and Pay System
Information Technology Director, Systems Administrator, and PC ConsultantHolidays and Vacation Leave
Landfill Equipment Operator and Equipment MechanicPart Time Employee Benefits and Sick Leave
Landfill SupervisorReimbursement Rates, Employment Data, and Longevity Pay Plans
Librarian, Library Branch Manager, and Library AssistantWorkweek and Overtime Policies
Library DirectorCounty Commissioner Benefits
Medical Records AssistantMiscellaneous HR Practices
Nurse 
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2014
MAPS Group
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Book

This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designed to meet the needs of elected and appointed officials in reviewing current personnel practices. The 2014 edition contains salary and wage profiles by position and information about fringe benefits that participating counties are offering for the 2013–2014 fiscal year (based on the survey’s request to provide salary levels as of September 1, 2013).

complete(3).pdf (pdf, 4.53 MB)
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2013
MAPS Group
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Book

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the School of Government and available exclusively online. (Posted 2/7/13)

This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designed to meet the needs of elected and appointed officials in reviewing current personnel practices.

complete county salaries 2013 (complete county salaries 2013, 3.19 MB)
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2012
MAPS Group
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Book

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the School of Government and available exclusively online. (Posted 1/20/12)

This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designed to meet the needs of elected and appointed officials in reviewing current personnel practices.

complete county salaries 2012 (complete county salaries 2012, 3.01 MB)
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2011
MAPS Group
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Book

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the School of Government and available exclusively online. (Posted 1/28/11)

This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designed to meet the needs of elected and appointed officials in reviewing current personnel practices.

complete county salaries 2011 (complete county salaries 2011, 2.32 MB)
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2010
MAPS Group
Friday, January 1, 2010
Book

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the Institute of Government Available exclusively online. This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designed to meet the needs of elected and appointedofficials in reviewing current personnel practices.

complete2010.pdf (pdf, 3.86 MB)
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2009
MAPS Group
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Book

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the Institute of Government Available exclusively online. This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designed to meet the needs of elected and appointed officials in reviewing current personnel practices.

complete2009.pdf (pdf, 2.41 MB)
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2008
MAPS Group
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Book

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the Institute of Government Available exclusively online. This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designedto meet the needs of elected and appointed officials in reviewing current personnel practices.

complete 2008.pdf (pdf, 666.21 KB)
County Salaries In North Carolina, 2007
MAPS Group
Monday, January 1, 2007
Book

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the Institute of Government Available exclusively online. This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designed to meet the needs of elected and appointed officials in reviewing current personnel practices.

complete 2007.pdf (pdf, 713.93 KB)
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2006
MAPS Group
Sunday, January 1, 2006
Book

Compiled by the MAPS Group for the Institute of Government Available exclusively online. This is a compilation of information on salaries and benefits in North Carolina counties, which is designed to meet the needs of elected and appointed officials in reviewing current personnel practices.

complete 2006.pdf (pdf, 711.34 KB)