Pay Administration Policy
OSHR is responsible for the development and consistent administration of the compensation program including pay administration. This new policy provides a framework for setting pay in a fiscally responsible way while encouraging excellence and enabling agencies to address recruitment and retention needs.
- Statutory Authority: G.S. 126-4(1) (2), (3), and (6)
Important Note:
Session Law 2025-34 (Senate Bill 124) became law on July 1, 2025. This session law amends the North Carolina Human Resources Act in several ways. The changes in Session Law 2025-34 will result in changes to this policy, because the bill changes the substance of some of the laws that are interpreted in this policy. The changes in Session Law 2025-34 provide more flexibility to state employees and employers, especially in the hiring process.
As a result, this policy will be amended at upcoming State Human Resources Commission meetings in 2025. Until the policy is amended, follow the statute, not this policy, if anything in the statute contradicts this policy.
If you have any questions, contact Wesley Davis, OSHR Legislative Director, at (984) 236-0806 or Wesley.Davis@nc.gov.