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Benefit Highlights

Come enjoy all the rewards!

Health Insurance

We offer a deductible and coinsurance plans through UnitedHealthcare.

Dental and Vision Insurance

We offer Delta Dental to keep you smiling and Superior Vision coverage to help pay for contacts and glasses.

NC Local Government Retirement System

Retire with confidence! NC LGERS is recognized to be one of the best-funded and stable public pension plans in the country.

Deferred Compensation

Invest in your future! Programs such as 401k and 457 are available for employees to add additional retirement savings.

Pay Increases

We appreciate your hard work with merit and/or COLA pay increases.

Sick Time Off

When you are sick, stay home! We've got you covered.

Paid Time Off

Everyone deserves a day off! We provide generous PTO for vacation, personal and 13 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.

Paid Family Caregiver Leave

This is an important time in your life and we are here to support you.

Service to Others Leave

Get paid time off for volunteering with nonprofit organizations in our community.

Medical Appointment Leave

The City provides leave for medical appointments to encourage employees to care for their health.

Annual Wellness Incentive

You could earn $150 if you complete a few wellness activities every year!

Term Life Insurance

The City pays for Basic Term Life Insurance equal to two times your base annual salary and there is an option to purchase Supplemental Life.

To learn more on our benefits, click here.

2026 Benefits Guide

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Work/Life Balance and Wellness

Having been designated as a NC Family Forward certified employer, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer generous leave programs, including annual leave, bereavement leave, educational leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, and sick leave. Additionally, we embrace flexibility, providing employees with a variety of flexible work schedules and opportunities for remote work when feasible. For more information on what the City offers its employees, see the GSO Employee Guide.

The City is dedicated to promoting employee health and well-being through our comprehensive wellness program, which includes a variety of activities and resources to support physical, mental, and financial needs.

Additional Perks of Working With Us

  • Tuition Assistance  

    Invest in your future. Eligible employees can receive financial assistance for approved coursework, helping you build new skills, advance your career, and achieve your long-term goals.

     
  • Employee Discounts 

    Enjoy exclusive employee discounts through the City of Greensboro and more, helping you save on a variety of products, services, entertainment, and wellness programs.

     
  • Employee Referral Bonus 

    We encourage our existing employees to refer qualified candidates to work with us.  As a thank you and incentive, the City offers a referral bonus.   

     
  • Onsite Fitness Centers  

     

  • Public Service Heroes Home Buyers Assistance 

     

  • Free City Employee Mobile Transit Pass 

    Use Greensboro Transit's UMO pass for free bus and trolley rides in the City. 

     
  • Bilingual Incentive  

    Earn more while serving your community.  The City offers a financial incentive for certified bilingual employees.