Metro Nashville / Mac Head Start
Agency file
The Mac Head Start is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 296 employees with median total compensation of $44,354; the highest distinct record was $113,982.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 296 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($44,354) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $68,672 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,069. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 11 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $7.3M — | 270 — | $27,213 — |
| 2016 | $7.6M ▲ 3.6% | 283 ▲ 4.8% | $27,474 ▲ 1.0% |
| 2017 | $8.6M ▲ 13.1% | 279 ▼ 1.4% | $30,954 ▲ 12.7% |
| 2018 | $8.3M ▼ 3.3% | 269 ▼ 3.6% | $31,208 ▲ 0.8% |
| 2019 | $8.7M ▲ 4.8% | 280 ▲ 4.1% | $33,131 ▲ 6.2% |
| 2020 | $9.4M ▲ 7.8% | 290 ▲ 3.6% | $33,628 ▲ 1.5% |
| 2021 | $9.4M ▲ 0.3% | 310 ▲ 6.9% | $32,462 ▼ 3.5% |
| 2022 | $10.1M ▲ 7.5% | 296 ▼ 4.5% | $36,319 ▲ 11.9% |
| 2023 | $9.8M ▼ 2.7% | 297 ▲ 0.3% | $37,099 ▲ 2.1% |
| 2024 | $106.8K ▼ 98.9% | 1 ▼ 99.7% | $106,765 ▲ 187.8% |
| 2025 | $12.1M ▲ 11263.4% | 296 ▲ 29500.0% | $44,354 ▼ 58.5% |
Record list
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Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Claire Wright serves as a Headstart Teacher 2. Their 2018 pay totaled $5,593.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Harriet Bailey serves as a Headstart Teacher 2. Their 2021 pay totaled $5,572.
Early Childhood Center Mgr-Mac/Mac Head Start
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Merrie Thompson holds the role of Early Childhood Center Mgr-Mac at Mac Head Start. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,525.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Debrah Mccleskey serves as a Headstart Teacher 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,507.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Nancy Sedku holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,474.
Bus Driver/Mac Head Start
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Tushekia Carter is a Bus Driver at Mac Head Start. 2020 total compensation came to $5,473.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Briana Shepherd works as a Teacher Assistant for Mac Head Start. Briana earned $5,465 in 2020.
Pf& Community Engagement Adv Ii-Mac/Mac Head Start
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Patricia Fields works as a Pf& Community Engagement Adv Ii-Mac for Mac Head Start. Patricia earned $5,461 in 2025.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Kylah Johnson serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,443.
Early Child Mentor Coach-Mac/Mac Head Start
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Britany Hobbs holds the role of Early Child Mentor Coach-Mac at Mac Head Start. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,391.
Bus Driver/Mac Head Start
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Toni Brown is a Bus Driver at Mac Head Start. 2019 total compensation came to $5,325.
Not Available/Mac Head Start
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Amy Houston is a Not Available at Mac Head Start. 2020 total compensation came to $5,320.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Mary Cook is a Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. 2016 total compensation came to $5,234.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Kelley Johnson is a Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. 2015 total compensation came to $5,233.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Linda Mcgee is a Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. 2019 total compensation came to $5,226.
Early Childhood Center Mgr-Mac/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Deaderick Jones serves as a Early Childhood Center Mgr-Mac. Their 2021 pay totaled $5,183.
Custodian/Mac Head Start
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Timothy Hughes Sr is a Custodian at Mac Head Start. 2016 total compensation came to $5,178.
Not Available/Mac Head Start
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Karla Hentz holds the role of Not Available at Mac Head Start. In 2020, their total compensation was $5,174.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Daytona Boxley works as a Headstart Teacher 2 for Mac Head Start. Daytona earned $5,129 in 2022.
Not Available/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Vanessa Joda serves as a Not Available. Their 2020 pay totaled $5,089.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Melissa Lopez serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,082.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Ekene Azuka works as a Teacher Assistant for Mac Head Start. Ekene earned $5,063 in 2021.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Brian Smith is a Headstart Teacher 2 at Mac Head Start. 2022 total compensation came to $5,043.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Lacretia Jackson holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,003.
Early Child Assistant Center Mgr-Mac/Mac Head Start
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Keyata Johnson is a Early Child Assistant Center Mgr-Mac at Mac Head Start. 2025 total compensation came to $4,919.
Not Available/Mac Head Start
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Yolanda Webb works as a Not Available for Mac Head Start. Yolanda earned $4,890 in 2020.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Paige Ochoa holds the role of Headstart Teacher 2 at Mac Head Start. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,881.
Not Available/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Margarita Cardona serves as a Not Available. Their 2020 pay totaled $4,874.
Family Services Specialist 2/Mac Head Start
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Lura Griffin is a Family Services Specialist 2 at Mac Head Start. 2015 total compensation came to $4,871.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Meagan Singleton is a Headstart Teacher 2 at Mac Head Start. 2017 total compensation came to $4,860.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Nakayla Walker works as a Headstart Teacher 2 for Mac Head Start. Nakayla earned $4,854 in 2021.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Juliette Thompson is a Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. 2015 total compensation came to $4,849.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Kiescha Foster works as a Teacher Assistant for Mac Head Start. Kiescha earned $4,828 in 2016.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Breann Gibson serves as a Headstart Teacher 2. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,785.
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Meghan Dilsaver appears in Mac Head Start payroll as a Early Child Assistant Center Mgr-Mac, with $4,776 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Jameslyn Cato holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. In 2016, their total compensation was $4,724.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Mujibat Kassim holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. In 2022, their total compensation was $4,674.
Custodian/Mac Head Start
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Steven Menifee holds the role of Custodian at Mac Head Start. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,638.
Bus Driver/Mac Head Start
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Crystal Smith holds the role of Bus Driver at Mac Head Start. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,626.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Amy Bass holds the role of Headstart Teacher 2 at Mac Head Start. In 2018, their total compensation was $4,579.