Administrative Officer III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001189
- Class code
- 32001189
- Pay group
- NC13
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Administrative Officer III is $50,088 to $87,654 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001189.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is the highest level of administrative and managerial work in the direction of a large multifaceted program in a state agency or facility. Positions in this class have significant accountability for establishing the program goals, program planning, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Work includes responsibility for direct supervision of all positions in the program area and administrative/technical direction over other managers in the utilization of services. Work assignments are more strategic in nature and are carried out with a significant level of independence. Some interaction with higher level administrators, other positions in the agency, and personnel in other state agencies is required in ensuring the program is successful. Positions exercise considerable independence in carrying out broad program responsibilities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and business administration. Considerable specialized knowledge of the program area Considerable knowledge of personnel policies and practices. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Ability to exercise significant judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures. Ability to plan, assign and review and evaluate the work of others. Ability to work independently in carrying out oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, offic ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Administrative Officer III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $3,093 | $4,523 | $80,412 to $117,590 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.