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, Emily Curee serves as a Headstart Teacher 2. Their 2015 pay totaled $4,574.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Mickelle Stamper holds the role of Headstart Teacher 2 at Mac Head Start. In 2017, their total compensation was $4,513.
Early Child Mentor Coach-Mac/Mac Head Start
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Jessica Liebherr works as a Early Child Mentor Coach-Mac for Mac Head Start. Jessica earned $4,501 in 2021.
General Services Supv-Mac/Mac Head Start
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Samuel Holliday is a General Services Supv-Mac at Mac Head Start. 2023 total compensation came to $4,495.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Lawanda Sparks serves as a Headstart Teacher 2. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,376.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Alexis Smith works as a Teacher Assistant for Mac Head Start. Alexis earned $4,369 in 2023.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Margaret Smitha works as a Headstart Teacher 2 for Mac Head Start. Margaret earned $4,362 in 2019.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Moukdara Sidavong holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,356.
Headstart Teacher 2/Mac Head Start
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Melanie Foster works as a Headstart Teacher 2 for Mac Head Start. Melanie earned $4,355 in 2021.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Sherein Poles serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,355.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Shakeera Peebles serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2021 pay totaled $4,346.
Education and Training Assistant/Mac Head Start
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At Mac Head Start, Stephanie Mabry serves as a Education and Training Assistant. Their 2021 pay totaled $4,305.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Leidy Carvajal holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. In 2017, their total compensation was $4,293.
Teacher Assistant/Mac Head Start
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Magdolen Mesiha holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Mac Head Start. In 2021, their total compensation was $4,281.