New University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts will make slightly less than previous Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz in base salary, according to terms of his new contract.
WRAL obtained a copy of Roberts' contract through a public records request.
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Roberts, who was the university's interim chancellor since January, was selected as permanent chancellor on Aug. 9 by UNC System President Peter Hans and approved by the Board of Governors. Guskiewicz is now the chancellor at Michigan State.
Roberts has a base salary of $600,000 and can earn a bonus up to 100 percent of that base salary based on performance after 12 months of service, interim time included. He is provided with a primary residence and that includes utilities, maintenance and housekeeping and groundskeeping services. Roberts will receive $900 per month for a car allowance.
UNC will make a one-time payment of $25,000 to defray any transition costs.
Guskiewicz, who had been chancellor since February 2019, earned a base salary of $620,000 and a similar benefits package. Guskiewicz earns an annual base salary of $975,000 at Michigan State.