Retirement

State of North Carolina Retirement Plan

All full time or part-time employees working 19.23+ hours per week are required to participate on the first of the month after six months of full time employment and upon completion of the probationary period. 6% of gross salary is deducted each pay period. The County (employer) contributes an actuarially determined percentage of the gross payroll each month to the system. Employees leaving the County may request return of their contributions. Employees are vested after 5 years of participation.

North Carolina Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Prudential

All full time or part-time employees working 19.23+ hours per week are eligible to participate as of the date of hire. Deductions occur each pay period. County employees are entitled to defer a percentage of their gross salaries through deductions made each pay period. Employees may discontinue participation in the plan at any time but cannot withdraw contributions until employment with the County has been terminated.

North Carolina 401 (K) Retirement Savings Plan - Prudential

All full time or part-time employees working 19.23+ hours per week are eligible to contribute from the first day of employment. The County will match an employee's voluntary 401(k) contribution, up to 2% of salary (Sworn LEO excluded). Sworn Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) receive an automatic 5% County contribution upon date of hire. Deductions occur each pay period.