North Carolina Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
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Short answer: $12 for the first day, $20/day for days 2-5, $40/day after day 5. Statewide; paid via prepaid debit card since 2024-25. Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $12 for the first day, $20/day for days 2-5, $40/day after day 5. Statewide; paid via prepaid debit card since 2024-25. |
|---|---|
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not discharge or demote employees for jury service; remedies include reinstatement and damages (G.S. 9-32). (unconfirmed) |
| Age exemption | 72+ may request excusal (G.S. 9-6.1). (unconfirmed) |
Note: The schedule is confirmed by a county clerk and a 2024 news article; the official statute page blocked automated access. The 2023 S588 minimum-wage proposal was not enacted.
Law
- G.S. 7A-312
- G.S. 9-32
Sources
- ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7A/GS_7A-312.html
- www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/clerk-of-superior-court/jury-duty.aspx
- dailytarheel.com/article/2024/11/city-jury-duty-payment-nc-courts-pre-paid-cards
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in North Carolina?
$12 for the first day, $20/day for days 2-5, $40/day after day 5. Statewide; paid via prepaid debit card since 2024-25.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in North Carolina?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in North Carolina?
Employers may not discharge or demote employees for jury service; remedies include reinstatement and damages (G.S. 9-32). (unconfirmed)
Is there an age limit for jury duty in North Carolina?
72+ may request excusal (G.S. 9-6.1). (unconfirmed)