Total Compensation and Benefits

Our workforce is diverse and reflects the growing and evolving nature of the City of Charlotte metropolitan area and through your work, you have the opportunity to shape the future of our city. We are an inclusive organization - we are intentional about seeking diversity and inclusion at all levels and we are passionate about Charlotte being a welcoming city with a place for all. Our diverse career landscape with more than 25 career fields means you have more opportunities to step outside your career path to find work that is the most meaningful to you.

Why Work for the City of Charlotte

  • Give back. Perform meaningful work that makes a difference in the community, for you and for your family.
  • Flexibility. We offer flexible work schedules and in certain areas, hybrid work arrangements, to help you balance the demands of our work and the needs of your family.
  • Benefits. You are more than an employee. We see you as a contributor outside the workplace and provide a range of benefits to meet you where you are.
  • Support. We have Employee Resource Networks to connect people of similar interest and work together on community events.

What You Get in Return

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.

Personal Enrichment and Professional Development Opportunities

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  • 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 Benefits

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  • 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 Benefits

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  • 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 Benefits

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  • 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 Benefits

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  • 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

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 E. Fourth St., Suite 200, Charlotte, N.C. 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - p.m. (EST), excluding official city holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call 704.336.2285 for assistance or you may email questions to careers@charlottenc.gov.

About Charlotte

The City of Charlotte provides services to more than 870,000 residents. The city's priorities are workforce and business development; transportation, planning and the environment; safe communities; and great neighborhoods.

Charlotte is also home to the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League, the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Knights of the Minor Baseball League, the Charlotte Football Club of Major League Soccer and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Nationally, Charlotte is recognized as a best place to live and work.