Auditor III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000241
- Class code
- 32000241
- Pay group
- NC16
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Auditor III is $57,983 to $101,470 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000241.
- 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
Positions in this class perform advanced and independent professional auditing work. Duties involve responsibility for financial audits of the most complex accounting records and procedures for comprehensive systems audits. Positions perform assignments that are generally complex in nature and are associated with large integrated accounting systems governed by a large number of rules, regulations, and procedures. Work is widely varied in scope and includes analysis of traditional Federal and State accounting systems and may also include audit of auxiliary enterprises and large-scale operations. Systems audits may involve recommendations for major organizational or procedural changes. Work follows well established audit procedures, rules, and regulations of Federal and State Auditors and internally developed audit guidelines.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, reporting guidelines, and generally accepted auditing standards applicable to the area of assignment Thorough knowledge of complex and unusual conditions, problems, and issues related to program area(s) Thorough knowledge of auditing and accounting theories, principles, and systems design Ability to act as technical resource and interpret unprecedented issues Ability to recognize complex and unique issues and develop resolution and/or consult with leadership in order to achieve resolution Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws to specific situations found in the maintenance of governmental financial records Abi ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of accounting/ auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; or Bachelor's degree in business administration or other field from an appropriately accredited institution with twelve semester hours in accounting and three years of experience as specified above; or Associate degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience as specified above; or 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
Auditor III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $71,027 | $105,120 | $71,027 to $105,120 |
| Colorado | $5,962 | $9,541 | $71,544 to $114,492 |
| Hawaii | $5,107 | $7,278 | $61,284 to $87,336 |
| Kentucky | $3,673 | $5,877 | $44,074 to $70,518 |
| Maine | $28.84 | $40.73 | $59,987 to $84,718 |
| Massachusetts | $2,831 | $4,092 | $73,616 to $106,402 |
| Mississippi | $56,346 | $99,024 | $56,346 to $99,024 |
| Nevada | $67,296 | $100,099 | $67,296 to $100,099 |
| Oklahoma | $33,440 | $140,961 | $33,440 to $140,961 |
| Texas | $57,614 | $93,138 | $57,614 to $93,138 |
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.