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Currituck County
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Revised salary incentive program

Summary

The county is adjusting how it pays incentive and longevity compensation, moving to a 'competitive plus' model with targeted raises for hard-to-fill roles like law enforcement, EMS and fire. It costs about $600,000 a year from the general fund, but no tax increase is anticipated.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $600,000 from the general fund each year, with no tax increase expected for now.

✅Who benefits

County employees, especially deputies, EMS and fire personnel whose pay has lagged neighboring jurisdictions.

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