Apply to these 12 remote jobs in NC offering $100K+ salaries (+ a sign-on bonus)
The state of North Carolina currently has more than 900 job openings listed online. Some are entirely remote and offer six-figure salaries, and others have a work-from-home hybrid perk.
We combed through six-figure, remote-friendly offerings in the state of North Carolina right now.
If you’re searching for a new job, or if you’re just curious about the salaries some state employees are making these days, we’ve compiled some of the highest paying state jobs that are currently open (as of Tuesday, May 20) and listed on the state’s job postings site.
Below, you’ll find each job’s title, a description of the position and a link to the posting, where you can find more information about the job and apply. Be sure to inquire about residency requirements, as some remote jobs require employees to reside in-state. Some listings are only open to current employees of the department.
All of the jobs’ posted salaries and recruitment ranges go up to six figures, but not all are guaranteed to pay over $100,000.
You can find the full, searchable list of all current openings at governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina.
To search for fully remote or hybrid jobs, filter selections to include remote options, including remote only and flexible/hybrid.
Salary range: $115,000 - $265,000
Chief of Staff for the State Board of Elections
Posted salary: $116,147-$261,330
Recruitment range: $116,147-$200,000
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: This executive-level role reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing the core operational and programmatic divisions of the agency.
Deadline: Friday, May 23
Salary range: $80,000 - $150,000
Health Care Technical Analyst for the Department of Information Technology
Posted salary: $84,353-$126,529
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: This role will be a contributing technology expert in understanding the HIE Network’s technical infrastructure, in order to make recommendations working with the NC Health Information Exchange Authority team and external stakeholders.
Deadline: Thursday, May 29
HIEA Health Care Analyst for the Department of Information Technology
Posted salary: $84,353- $126,529
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: The HIEA Health Care Analyst is responsible for supporting the NC*Notify service and the Clinical Viewer Portal and will be working closely with other Analyst, stakeholders and third-party vendors.
Deadline: Thursday, May 22
Oracle Cloud ERP Reporting Developer II for the Office of the State Controller
Posted salary: $84,353-$126,529, plus a $7,500 sign-on bonus
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid with an option for 100% remote (Wake County)
Summary: This position is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and supporting various reports using Oracle Cloud Financial reporting tools.
Deadline: Friday, May 23
Public Utilities Engineer II for the Department of Commerce
Posted salary: $67,852- $118,741
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: This position will fulfill the Public Staff’s legislative mandate by providing technical engineering expertise and expert opinions to the Director of the Water, Sewer, Transportation, and Telephone Division, as well as to the Public Staff’s Executive Director and other division directors and staff. .
Deadline: Friday, May 30
Salary range: $60,000 - $135,000
State Dam Safety Engineering Supervisor III for the Department of Environmental Quality
Posted salary: $78,579- $111,274
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: The State Dam Safety Engineering Supervisor III position manages the statewide implementation of the North Carolina Dam Safety Law of 1967, including permitting, inspection, enforcement, and education and training of dam owners and emergency response agencies.
Deadline: Monday, May 26
IT Business Relationship Specialist for the Department of Information Technology
Posted salary: $72,993- $109,490
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: The IT Business Relationship Specialist will be responsible for designing and supporting application development by gathering and analyzing data modeling requirements, architecting and implementing robust data models, and maintaining system performance through coding, troubleshooting and documentation.
Deadline: Monday, May 26
Program Manager II- Director of Victim’s Compensation Services for the Department of Public Safety
Posted salary: $67,996-$132,593
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: This Program Manager II serves as the Director of Victim’s Compensation Services for the NC Department of Public Safety and will provide operational oversight, supervision, financial management and Commission oversight.
Deadline: Monday, June 2
Applications Systems Analyst I for the Department of Information Technology
Posted salary: $67,900- $101,851
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: This role will support the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) through the development, programming and maintenance of new and existing web-based software applications with a focus on best practices and documentation.
Deadline: Tuesday, May 27
Salary range: $60,000 - $110,000
Lead User Support Specialist for the Department of Information Technology
Posted salary: $67,900- $101,851
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: This role will oversee day-to-day operational work and coordinate closely with the GDAC Production Services Manager to ensure proper resourcing for all tasks assigned to the team’s analysts.
Deadline: Tuesday, June 3
Chief of Natural Resources for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Posted salary: $67,852- $105,000
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: This position will direct multiple state-wide scientific management programs with responsibilities including species and habitat stewardship, fire management, invasive species, restoration of degraded natural areas and more.
Deadline: Friday, May 23
Chemist/ASC Enviromental, Health and Safety Administrator for the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Posted salary: $61,545-$107,703
Recruitment range: Not posted
Type: Flexible/hybrid (Wake County)
Summary: This position provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of labs in the following divisions: Food & Drug Protection - Chemistry, Microbiology, and Pesticide Residue, Veterinary - Animal Disease Diagnostics and Standards - Weights and Measures and Fuel Quality testing.
Deadline: Tuesday, June 3
This story was originally published online Tuesday, May 20, so some application deadlines may have passed by print publication.
This story was originally published May 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM.
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