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 15
Grade 6 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Zakiya Wicks holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,738.
Special Education Interrelated/City of Decatur Board of Education
Stephanie Ponte works as a Special Education Interrelated for City of Decatur Board of Education. Stephanie earned $61,565 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/City of Decatur Board of Education
Patrice Smith is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,279.
Special Education Interrelated/City of Decatur Board of Education
Dawn Carey is a Special Education Interrelated at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,097.
Grade 4 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Markeisha Adams holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,963.
Grade 7 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Jason Franklin is a Grade 7 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,904.
Grade 4 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Indiana Gudrunardottir holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,880.
Special Education Interrelated/City of Decatur Board of Education
Shaquira Mcgrath works as a Special Education Interrelated for City of Decatur Board of Education. Shaquira earned $60,806 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Reginald Smith holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,797.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Whitley Fowler is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,747.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Emily Buttitta holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,490.
Grade 1 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Stephanie Mcelveen serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,280.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Brennan Hamilton works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for City of Decatur Board of Education. Brennan earned $59,928 in 2025.
School Nurse/City of Decatur Board of Education
Lola Thomas holds the role of School Nurse at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,854.
Pre-K Director/City of Decatur Board of Education
Alexandra Powers works as a Pre-K Director for City of Decatur Board of Education. Alexandra earned $59,769 in 2025.
Bus Driver/City of Decatur Board of Education
James Curry holds the role of Bus Driver at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,406.
School Nurse/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Jennifer Eagle serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,307.
Support Service Secretary/Clerk/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Cynthia Brown serves as a Support Service Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,270.
Bus Driver/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Kendra Hampton serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,114.
Grade 2 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Kimberly Gordon serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,076.
Grade 8 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Nyasha Joseph is a Grade 8 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,035.
School Secretary/Clerk/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Harold Rall serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,999.
Support Service Secretary/Clerk/City of Decatur Board of Education
Patrice Moore works as a Support Service Secretary/Clerk for City of Decatur Board of Education. Patrice earned $58,999 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Lauren Thompson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for City of Decatur Board of Education. Lauren earned $58,880 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Erika Sanders serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,756.
Technology Specialist/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Marcus Ray holds the role of Technology Specialist at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,654.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Sam Hicks serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,596.
Bus Driver/City of Decatur Board of Education
Maria Castano works as a Bus Driver for City of Decatur Board of Education. Maria earned $58,587 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/City of Decatur Board of Education
Erica Clark is a Speech-Language Pathologist at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,578.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Sara Nordby serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,328.
Grade 3 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Kelsey Gee holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,252.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Inan Temelkuran is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,928.
School Nurse/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Jessica Decuyper serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,921.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Michelle Beard holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,829.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, John Wallace serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,796.
Other Instructional Provider/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Sela Soldat serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,648.
School Secretary/Clerk/City of Decatur Board of Education
Nekee Evans is a School Secretary/Clerk at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,620.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Trevor Smith serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,617.
Pre-K Director/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Jenna Black holds the role of Pre-K Director at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,518.
Grades K-5 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Stephanie Castillo is a Grades K-5 Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,246.