SBI Director pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000559
- Class code
- 32000559
- Pay group
- SW12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for SBI Director is $92,543 to $166,576 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000559.
- 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 administrative and managerial work in directing the operations of the State Bureau of Investigation. Employee directs and reviews the organization, planning, and coordination of field enforcement and investigative support programs. Work requires considerable contact with State and local law enforcement units, judicial officials and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to ensure a coordinated and cooperative program to deter, suppress, solve and prosecute major crimes in North Carolina. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the provisions of applicable State statutes.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the goals and objectives of the SBI, all SBI administrative and operational functions, policies, procedures, and each individual Bureau operating Unit. Thorough knowledge of criminal, civil, and administrative laws, rules, and procedures. Skills and abilities to accurately and objectively examine and evaluate all Bureau functions, operations, policies, procedures, and personnel, to determine if the Bureau is achieving its objectives and goals in an efficient and effective manner. Skills and abilities to supervise the investigation of the most complex and sensitive types of cases. Skill in coaching, mentoring, making hiring decisions, and disciplining e ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and considerable experience in law enforcement administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Compliance with other applicable North Carolina statues and regulations for law enforcement officers. <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.