• Salaries

    This is a summary of the salary and benefits generally available to Rowan-Salisbury School System employees. Job classifications, years of service, hours employed, and the number of months worked per year determine the types and levels of benefits available.

     

    2023-2024 Certified Employee Salary Scales

    2023-2024 Classified Employee Salary Scales

    2023-2024 Central Office Leadership Salary Scale

     

     

    Teacher Supplement Schedule

    Teacher supplements are calculated at 8% of the base salary as a teacher. The supplement is divided in half and paid twice a year. Supplements are also pro-rated accordingly to the start date for new employees.

    Examples: 

    Base Salary (Step 0): $39,000 = $3,120 supplement

    Base Salary (Step 10): $48,430 = $3,874.40 supplement

    Base Salary (Step 25): $55,100 = $4,408 supplement

     



    Administrator Supplement Schedule

    Assistant Principal – Elementary School $3,116
    Assistant Principal – Middle School $3,716
    Assistant Principal – High School $4,316
    Principal – Elementary School $5,000
    Principal – Middle School $7,000
    Principal – High School $9,000
       

    Supplements for 11 and 12-month employees will be pro-rated accordingly.

    Principals earn a retention supplement in addition the local supplement they already receive.

    0-3 years $3,000
    4-5 years $7,000
    6+ years $10,000

    Benefits

    NC Public Schools Benefits and Employment Policy Manual

    Employee Annual Leave and Sick Leave

    All full-time employees receive one day of sick leave each month. Annual Leave is detailed in the chart below and is accrued based on years of experience.

    Years of
    Experience    		 Days Earned
    Per Month
    0 to 4 1.17
    5 to 9 1.42
    10 to 14 1.67
    15 to 19 1.92
    20+ 2.17

    Health Insurance

    Health insurance is available to Rowan-Salisbury School System employees through the State Health Plan.

    New employees have 30 days to enroll in the State Health Plan. Additional changes can be made during open enrollment each October or within 30 days of a qualifying life event.

    Questions about health insurance can be directed to Carol Hatley, Lead Insurance Specialist: 704-630-6009 or hatleycm@rss.k12.nc.us . 

    Cafeteria Benefits

    Rowan-Salisbury School System Employees can purchase supplemental benefits through our insurance broker.  Click here for the Mark III Employee Cafeteria Benefits Guide

    New employees have 30 days to enroll in cafeteria benefits. Additional changes can be made during open enrollment each October, or within 30 days of a qualifying life event.

    Questions about cafeteria benefits can be directed to Carol Hatley, Lead Insurance Specialist: 704-630-6009 or hatleycm@rss.k12.nc.us .

    Employee Assistance Program

    The Rowan-Salisbury School System has contracted with McCombs Counseling to provide employees with an Employee Assistance Program at no cost. 

    RSSS recognizes that personal and family problems can impact your life both at home and at work. When you face these challenges in life, it is nice to know there's a place to call. RSSS has established the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is a confidential, free support service designed especially to help you with the issues that affect your life the most. 

    Find out more information here.