Does New Hanover County Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, New Hanover County Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at New Hanover County Schools. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at New Hanover County Schools?

48% of New Hanover County Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated New Hanover County Schools 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at New Hanover County Schools?

Teacher (55) , Special Education Teacher (6) , Assistant Principal (3) , Educator (3) , English Teacher (3) , Substitute Teacher (3) , Technology Assistant (3) , Area Technical Coordinator (2) , Bus Driver (2) , High School Teacher (2) , Interventionist (2) , Special Education Teacher Assistant (2) , Support Associate (2) , Treasurer (2)

What are the pros of working at New Hanover County Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Great staff to work for anytime of the day." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great people and schedule year round" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great teachers and colleagues at every school I worked in" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at New Hanover County Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is too low for the job done" ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership is always changing and doesn't listen to the concerns of teachers; pay is low compared to other states" ((in 3 reviews)); "There is not a work/life balance." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about New Hanover County Schools layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about New Hanover County Schools layoffs and their outlook for job security at New Hanover County Schools in 2026.

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No autonomy - Elementary Teacher New Hanover County Schools Employee Review

2.0

Nov 18, 2025

Elementary teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Receive State healthcare and benefits. Supplement pay is decent, but comes with the cost of autonomy.

Cons

No autonomy for teachers. Teachers are drastically micromanaged. Retaliation is an issue in this district. If you speak out there will be consequences.

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5.0

Sep 19, 2025

Long term substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can create a schedule that works for you!

Cons

Every school will want you at the same time but that means you’re doing a great job!

1.0

Jan 14, 2026

Special education teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable hours, and working with the kids.

Cons

Feeling unsupported, subs are unable to support classrooms appropriately, extra duties without supplemental pay, impossible to feel good about the work you are doing.

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