N.C. Gen. Stat. § 126A-4-1: Compensation system.

(a) The Commission shall establish policies on compensation for positions subject to this Article, including the following:

(1) The setting of compensation, including salary ranges, salaries, longevity pay, performance pay, and bonuses. These policies shall address temporary and permanent pay adjustments and one-time bonuses, awards, and other compensation.

(2) A compensation system.

(b) The Commission shall establish compensation policies under subsection (a) of this section that (i) make State government a competitive and attractive employment option for recruitment and retention, (ii) provide substantially similar compensation levels for positions with substantially similar work, and (iii) recognize and reward performance. (2026-40, s. 1.)