Disability Determination Specialist II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000353
- Class code
- 32000353
- Pay group
- NC11
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Disability Determination Specialist II is $45,431 to $79,504 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000353.
- 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
Employees in this class serve in a specialized role within the organization. The work utilizes comprehensive knowledge of Social Security Administration disability policies and procedures, related court decisions and administrative rulings. The Quality Assurance Specialist role involves reviewing cases for decision accuracy and preparing studies of agency functions and operation. The Quality Assurance Specialist may also provide consultation and training on vocational issues for more complicated cases. The QA Specialist is knowledgeable in physical and mental demands of an extensive array of job types and provides consultation and guidance to other DD Specialists about transferability of claimant skill sets to other jobs. The Professional Relations Specialist role has responsibility for the recruitment and maintenance of a qualified medical panel.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of a wide variety of disabilities and their impact. Considerable knowledge of medical and non-medical regulations, policies, and procedures of the Federal Social Security Act and the Medicaid program. Considerable knowledge of the principles and theories of instruction including technology use. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, CPT coding, injuries, illnesses, and diseases and their impact on functional abilities. Skill in applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in complex case situations. Ability to analyze data and make accurate decisions in a production-oriented setting. Ability to formulate ideas and communicate them in written and oral fo ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience as Disability Determination Specialist; 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
Disability Determination Specialist II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $30,593 | $127,058 | $30,593 to $127,058 |
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.