New Hanover Teachers Get Major Raise | Wilmington News

New Hanover County is rolling out a major teacher pay boost—with starting educators getting a 17% raise, pushing salaries from $41K to $48K. The plan includes average 7.8% raises for all staff, with bonuses hitting up to $1,750 for many roles by October 31, 2026. New state funding—$2.3M for teachers and over $900K for Pre-K—is fueling the move, plus existing benefits like health insurance and retirement. The committee also plans to tackle the timeline for a new elementary school, making this a full-court press to support educators shaping the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec7513177d8bbbe3