We offer a variety of benefits depending upon the type of employment (temporary or regular). 

For newly hired regular employees, we provide:

• 10 days annual paid vacation (full-time employee)
• 12 days annual paid sick leave (full-time employee)
• Military, jury duty, funeral & school support paid leave
• Health,  Dental, Vision & Life insurance coverages
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability programs
• Coverage under the NC Retirement System or the Charlotte Firefighters' Retirement System (if a firefighter) pension plans
• Employer contribution to the City's 401(k) plan
• 401(k) & 457 voluntary deferred compensation programs
• Flexible spending account programs
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Educational reimbursement for approved training

For detailed information including costs, see the following documents:

• 2010 Benefits Update
• 2010 Medical Benefits at a Glance

The City of Charlotte is an at-will employer.  The City reserves the right to modify policies, programs and practices including the right to change employee contributions to health and benefit programs.