WCDSS Benefits

Retirement

• NC Local Government Retirement System
• Employees begin participating in the North Carolina Local Governmental Retirement System immediately upon employment.  Participation is mandatory.  The employee contributes 6% of gross wages to the retirement program.  The County also contributes, based on guidelines provided by the Retirement System. 
• NC 401-k
• Under this supplemental retirement program, the amount contributed is payroll-deducted, and earnings are tax sheltered. There are numerous investment options. The County makes a contribution of 5% of gross wages to the 401(k) plan.
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions
• Under this program, the amount contributed is payroll-deducted, and earnings are tax sheltered. There are numerous investment options.