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NC Budget Passes Big Pay Raises | Raleigh News
North Carolina’s long-delayed state budget is finally passing, delivering major pay boosts for teachers, state workers, law enforcement, and more — after a full year of negotiations. Starting teacher salaries jump from $41K to $48K, with average raises of 8% and top earners hitting $59K. All state workers get a 3% raise plus tiered bonuses: $1,750 for those earning $65K or less, $1,000 for higher earners. Law enforcement sees average 20% raises, with new pay scales for Highway Patrol and SBI agents. Retirees also get a 2.5% one-time bonus. The package also includes raises for university…
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