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Salaries & Benefits

CERTIFIED STAFF SALARIES:

Local Supplement for Certified Staff Paid On Teacher Contracts:

 

Teacher Supplement Schedule
Teachers are paid on the North Carolina State Salary Schedules plus the following:
Years of Experience Supplement
0-5 12%
6-13 14%
14-20 16%
20+ 18%

 

Local Supplement For Principals & Assistant Principals:

 

Principals Salary Schedule
Principals are paid on the North Carolina State Salary Schedules plus the following:

Local Supplement Salary Schedule:
 
+
        Experience Credit                 (Based on Years of Experience As Principal)
Elementary 17.5% 1-3 years $125.00 per month
Middle 25% 4 years $250.00 per month
High 35% 5+ years $416.67 per month
Assistant Principals Salary Schedule
Assistant Principals are paid on the North Carolina State Salary Schedules plus the following:

Teacher Supplement
 
+  
Additional Amount for Assistant Principal
 
0-6 years 12% Elementary 1%
7-13 years 14% Middle 3%
14-19 years 16%
High
5%
20+ years 18%

***Local supplements are based on TOTAL years of service listed on the North Carolina Educators License, including years of service with Orange County Schools.

CLASSIFIED STAFF SALARIES:

  • See Classified Salary Schedules (Grades 57-79, including Transportation and Child Nutrition - updated July 11, 2024)
  • 7% local supplement for classified employees
  • 9% local supplement for classified employees in coordinator positions
  • Bus Driver Incentives:
    • Paid medical examination fee;
    • Reimbursement of CDL license fee: 
    • Retention Bonus:
      • Entry Level and 1–2 Years at $250
      • 3-4 Years at $500 5+ Years at $1,000
    • Attendance Bonus:
      • $250 Driver perfect attendance bonus (Per 9 weeks)
    • Sign on bonus tiers:
      • $2,500 Signing bonus for Drivers ($1,250 paid within the first 30 days of employment and $1,250 paid after 90 days of employment)
      • $1,250 Signing bonus for Safety Assistants who also are Drivers ($625 within the first 30 days and $625 after 90 days of employment)
      • $600 Signing bonus for Safety Assistants who are not Drivers ($300 within the first 30 days and $300 after 90 days of employment)
    • $1,000 Technician tool allowance ($500 paid in two installments) 
  • School Nurse Incentives:
    • Tuition Reimbursement for individuals still working on a bachelor's degree (up to $10,000.00, must be pre-approved, contract requirements)
    • Reimbursement for National School Nurse Certification Original and Renewal Fee
    • $200.00 per year reimbursement for CEU credits

 ***All Incentives are subject to Board approval.  

Click below to view or download the current classified pay scales for Orange County Schools (last updated July 11, 2024).

Includes:

  • Bus drivers, monitors, and safety assistants
  • School nutrition, incl. managers
  • Classified salary grades 57-79:
    • Hourly
    • Semi-monthly
    • Monthly

 

Additional State and Local Benefits:

  • 10 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
  • Affordable Life Insurance Options (free $15,000 policy paid locally)
  • Excellent State Retirement Program
  • Health Insurance and free Vision Care for Employees
  • After-School Day Care and Summer Camp at Reduced Rates
  • Free Admission to School Sporting Events
  • Local Business Discounts & Memberships
  • Tuition-Free Enrollment for Out-of-District Children of Employees
  • Tuition reimbursement program (70% of tuition only, up to $750) for residency-licensed employees

 

Employee Resources: