RALEIGH, N.C. – Advance Auto Parts is moving its corporate headquarters to Raleigh and adding up to 435 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday.

• The majority of roles will be focused on technology, data analytics and eCommerce, among others.
• Salaries for the new jobs will vary by position and experience with the average salary above the current Wake County average.
• Over the course of the 12-year term of this grant, the state expects the project will grow the state’s economy by an estimated $1 billion.

This project is an expansion of the company’s existing corporate functions, and the majority of roles will be focused on technology, data analytics and eCommerce, among others.

Salaries for the new jobs will vary by position and experience with the average salary above the current Wake County average. Once all positions are filled, the annual payroll impact will be more than $46 million.

“We all know that North Carolina is a great place to live, but it takes much more than that to attract a headquarters like Advance Auto Parts,” said Governor Cooper. “Advance is expanding its technology, data analytics and eCommerce capabilities in North Carolina because we have the talent, training opportunities, education system and industry expertise to make this venture a success.”

Advance Auto, which is now based in Roanoke, Virginia, has qualified for a Job Development Investment Grant of up to $9.4 million over 12 years.

JDIGs reimburse companies a portion of the state withholding taxes for new employees if they meet annual hiring and investment targets.

“This is a great day for Advance Auto Parts and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our company’s history here in North Carolina,” said Tom Greco, President and CEO, Advance Auto Parts. “Our industry and our company are in the midst of a major technology and business transformation. We are making considerable progress in these efforts. Following a thorough review of options, North Carolina’s deep bench of information technology and software development talent was a key driver of our decision.”

Over the course of the 12-year term of this grant, the state expects the project will grow the state’s economy by an estimated $1 billion.