Total Compensation and Benefits

The City of Charlotte offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of life and career. From health coverage and retirement planning to wellness programs and professional development opportunities, our benefits help employees thrive both personally and professionally.

At the City of Charlotte, we invest in the people who serve our community. We foster an inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation and growth, while supporting employees with meaningful benefits and long-term career opportunities.

With more than 25 career fields across city departments, employees have opportunities to explore new paths, expand their skills and make a lasting impact on one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.

Employee Benefits

The City of Charlotte is committed to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can show up and belong as their full, authentic selves.

As an employer, we know the value of present success, upward mobility and future advancement in the workplace. But, as people, we recognize that employees cannot show up and belong at work, without the resources to also flourish at home.

To that end, the city has created an ever-evolving portfolio of benefits and perks to help our employees thrive, not only in the workplace, but as residents of the community in which they serve.

Professional Growth

• New Employee Orientation and Onboarding
• Individual development Classes
• Education Assistance Program
  • Workforce Development Free Tuition Program
• LinkedIn Learning Membership
• Gym and Fitness Discounts
• Employee Discounts on Local Attractions, Technology and Cell Phone Plans
• Local Transit Discounts
• Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities
• Supervisory and Management Training
• Employee Resource Networks

Financial

• Retirement Pension Benefits
• Retiree Health Reimbursement Plan (for Police and Fire)
• 401K/457
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Legal and Identity Theft Benefits
• Auto, Home and Pet Insurance Discount

Health

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee-exclusive Healthcare Services
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Wellness

• Employee Fitness Center
• Wellbeats Virtual Fitness
• Blue365 Deals
• Health and Life Coaching
• Financial Wellbeing Programs
• On-Site Flue Shots
• Mobile Mammography
• On-Site and Virtual Wellness Programs and Education
• Wellness Challenges
• Mother's Room

Holidays and Leave

• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Wellbeing Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Leave
• Community Involvement Leave
• Shared Sick Leave
• Military Training Leave
• Parental Leave

How to Apply for a Job with the City

Available jobs are posted on the City of Charlotte jobs page

Job applications are taken through our mobile-friendly online employment center, where you can apply in two easy steps:

1. Create your applicant profile
2. Use your profile to easily apply for the jobs you are interested in. You can also select job interest cards to be alerted for future openings in your area of interest