Georgia / City of Decatur Board of Education
Agency file
The City of Decatur Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,235 employees with median total compensation of $53,292; the highest distinct record was $290,737.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,235 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($53,292) — 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 $100,838 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,850. 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 2
High School Counselor/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Kimberly Jones serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,446.
School Psychologist/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Benjamin Knaebel is a School Psychologist at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $117,443.
Instructional Supervisor/City of Decatur Board of Education
Julie Mcfaddin holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,215.
Gifted High/City of Decatur Board of Education
Sean Deweese is a Gifted High at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $117,146.
Grade 4 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Edwin Ellis serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,302.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
Tatrabian Lockwood works as a Principal for City of Decatur Board of Education. Tatrabian earned $115,680 in 2025.
Family Services Coordinator/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Terescah Lemon holds the role of Family Services Coordinator at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,343.
Literacy Coach/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Karla Zisook serves as a Literacy Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,894.
Transportation Director/Mgr/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Lowanda Bowman holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,858.
Grade 5 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Kirstin Berglund works as a Grade 5 Teacher for City of Decatur Board of Education. Kirstin earned $113,615 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Simon Jenkins serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,614.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
John Sommer holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,045.
Grades K-5 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Victoria Lee serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,961.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
Jennifer Triplett holds the role of Principal at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,969.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Lena Hamilton works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for City of Decatur Board of Education. Lena earned $111,816 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Shannon Brewton serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,702.
Instructional Supervisor/City of Decatur Board of Education
Jennie Muhlhausen holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,497.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Elise Eskew holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,453.
Grade 5 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Russell Stewart holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,155.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/City of Decatur Board of Education
Terra Smiley is a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,128.
Director of Student Services/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Iris Im serves as a Director of Student Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,128.
Special Education Interrelated/City of Decatur Board of Education
Terrie Compton is a Special Education Interrelated at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,023.
Director of School Safety/City of Decatur Board of Education
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James Brown holds the role of Director of School Safety at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,820.
School Psychologist/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Vickie Wingard serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,364.
Vocational/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Carol Duzan serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,338.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Beth Soons works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for City of Decatur Board of Education. Beth earned $110,155 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Mary Mcmahon works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for City of Decatur Board of Education. Mary earned $109,895 in 2025.
Secretary/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Melinda Williams holds the role of Secretary at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,893.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Elizabeth Mcmahon serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,661.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Cill Gordon works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for City of Decatur Board of Education. Cill earned $109,127 in 2025.
Gifted High/City of Decatur Board of Education
Amanda Lockhart holds the role of Gifted High at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,646.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Sheronda Hardy works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for City of Decatur Board of Education. Sheronda earned $108,515 in 2025.
Community Services Secretary/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Sydney Dupriest serves as a Community Services Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,228.
Instructional Supervisor/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Christie Manasso works as a Instructional Supervisor for City of Decatur Board of Education. Christie earned $108,213 in 2025.
Parent Coordinator/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Tiffany Lundy works as a Parent Coordinator for City of Decatur Board of Education. Tiffany earned $108,164 in 2025.
Athletics Personnel/City of Decatur Board of Education
David Harbin is a Athletics Personnel at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $107,818.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Kristen Embry is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $107,698.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Dawn Bolton holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,538.
School Psychologist/City of Decatur Board of Education
Geneel Mckenzie is a School Psychologist at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $107,492.
Other Instructional Provider/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Helon Sneed serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,262.