Georgia / Burke County Board of Education
Agency file
The Burke County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,095 employees with median total compensation of $33,647; the highest distinct record was $202,700.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,095 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33,647) — 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 $92,089 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,928. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 6
Special Education Interrelated/Burke County Board of Education
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At Burke County Board of Education, Dorothy Scott serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,366.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
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Ebony Merriweather is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Burke County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,266.
Grade 7 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Michelle Jordan serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,254.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Burke County Board of Education
Amy Stewart works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Burke County Board of Education. Amy earned $79,247 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Burke County Board of Education
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Priscilla Mason is a Special Education Interrelated at Burke County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,185.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Burke County Board of Education
Thomas Mitchell works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Burke County Board of Education. Thomas earned $79,103 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Burke County Board of Education
Sonya Lane works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Burke County Board of Education. Sonya earned $78,964 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Burke County Board of Education
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Andrew Huddleston works as a Other Transportation for Burke County Board of Education. Andrew earned $78,715 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Cassandra Smoak serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,634.
Grade 8 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Melanie King serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,603.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Burke County Board of Education
Henry Wiggins works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Burke County Board of Education. Henry earned $78,568 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Dianne Maddox holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,380.
Grade 3 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Valencia Patterson holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,288.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Dorothy Blackburn works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Burke County Board of Education. Dorothy earned $78,131 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Pamela Green works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Burke County Board of Education. Pamela earned $78,079 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Matthew Gilpin holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,985.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Burke County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Hunter works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Burke County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $77,768 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Emily Graham serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,595.
Grade 3 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Melissa Cope serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,586.
Grade 5 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Jessica Horne works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Burke County Board of Education. Jessica earned $77,343 in 2025.
Early Intervention Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Vonetta Parham is a Early Intervention Teacher at Burke County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,297.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
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At Burke County Board of Education, Heather Hickman serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,250.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Kathryn Story serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,844.
Athletics Director/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Wade Marchman serves as a Athletics Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,804.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Melanie Howard works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Burke County Board of Education. Melanie earned $76,755 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Kelly Deason holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,688.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
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At Burke County Board of Education, Craig Kennedy serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,475.
Grade 3 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Bria Rackins serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,474.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Jennifer Flakes works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Burke County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $76,255 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Burke County Board of Education
Candice Partridge holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,255.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Burke County Board of Education
Jennifer Harper works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Burke County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $75,673 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
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At Burke County Board of Education, Laura Laidig serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,673.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Leigh Lovett holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,483.
Grade 6 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
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Krystal Hawes Fields works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Burke County Board of Education. Krystal earned $75,322 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Burke County Board of Education
Sherry Puryear holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,158.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Willa Terry serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,137.
Grade 4 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Cynthia Wilkes works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Burke County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $75,060 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
Bailey Mobley holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,974.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Burke County Board of Education
Denise Small holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Burke County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,718.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Burke County Board of Education
At Burke County Board of Education, Bobbie Wilson serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,673.