# NC Budget Passes Big Pay Raises | Raleigh News

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Podcast: [Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076)
Published: 2026-06-30T17:05:38+00:00
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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 staff, community college workers, and even members of the General Assembly — a sweeping boost to public sector pay across the board. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/44962b4d8b6c05e8

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