The North Carolina Senate will vote on its budget bill this week, and Republican budget writers have proposed raises for state employees and teachers, as well as bonuses. The biggest raises would go to law enforcement officers.
Here’s a breakdown of all the raises you might receive later this year if legislation similar to Senate Bill 257 , the 2025 Appropriations Act, becomes law.
Teachers and school staff
Teachers would have a new salary schedule under the Senate budget, and both teachers and instructional support positions would receive a $3,000 bonus over two years.
The legislature sets teachers’ base pay. Teachers can earn more based on certifications and other criteria, as well as from salary supplements provided by their school districts and, for most school districts, additional supplements provided by the state…