Georgia / Clayton County Board of Education
Agency file
The Clayton County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 9,229 employees with median total compensation of $54,625; the highest distinct record was $431,694.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 9,229 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($54,625) — 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 $104,367 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,725. 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 72
Vocational/Clayton County Board of Education
James Flowers holds the role of Vocational at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,146.
Special Education Counselor/Clayton County Board of Education
Courtney Benson works as a Special Education Counselor for Clayton County Board of Education. Courtney earned $78,139 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Jamaya Emory is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,137.
Kindergarten Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, Ashley Murphy serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,117.
Early Intervention Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, Corinthia Ball serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,107.
Esol Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Ashanti Gordon works as a Esol Teacher for Clayton County Board of Education. Ashanti earned $78,097 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Clayton County Board of Education
Hope Adams is a Middle School Counselor at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,087.
Grade 4 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Deadra Howard works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Clayton County Board of Education. Deadra earned $78,081 in 2025.
Plant Operations Sec/Clerk/Clayton County Board of Education
William Robinson holds the role of Plant Operations Sec/Clerk at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,078.
Rvi Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Denise Lucas holds the role of Rvi Teacher at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,074.
Counseling Parapro/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, Estellena Scott serves as a Counseling Parapro. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,072.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Lashanda Brown works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Clayton County Board of Education. Lashanda earned $78,060 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, James West serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,021.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Jennifer Obremski works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Clayton County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $78,004 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Clayton County Board of Education
George Wilder is a Transportation Mechanic at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,977.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Clayton County Board of Education
Shirley Lucas is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,969.
Grade 1 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, Kiersten Tate serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,942.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Clayton County Board of Education
Christopher Smith holds the role of Is Personnel - Support Service at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,933.
Maintenance Personnel/Clayton County Board of Education
Stephen Eller is a Maintenance Personnel at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,933.
Maintenance Personnel/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, William Cloy serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,933.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Anthony Taylor works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Clayton County Board of Education. Anthony earned $77,915 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Clayton County Board of Education
Joseph Temple is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,897.
Vocational/Clayton County Board of Education
Devuan Lightner holds the role of Vocational at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,877.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Latisha Sampson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Clayton County Board of Education. Latisha earned $77,875 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Tonya Mathis holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,857.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, Olufunmilayo Ajadi serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,851.
Gifted/Clayton County Board of Education
Lanissa Jackson works as a Gifted for Clayton County Board of Education. Lanissa earned $77,814 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Clayton County Board of Education
Chelsea Sheffield works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Clayton County Board of Education. Chelsea earned $77,784 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, Chaundra Jones serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,782.
Grade 2 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Donna Wright holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,775.
Instructional Specialist/Clayton County Board of Education
Nakeila Golden holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,775.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Janelle Burgess holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,763.
Special Education Interrelated/Clayton County Board of Education
Sana Syeda works as a Special Education Interrelated for Clayton County Board of Education. Sana earned $77,742 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Clayton County Board of Education
At Clayton County Board of Education, Leah Griffith serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,707.
Grade 5 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Edna Robinson is a Grade 5 Teacher at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,672.
Kindergarten Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Tanya Gregg is a Kindergarten Teacher at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,670.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Clayton County Board of Education
Carmon Williams-Mullen is a Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Clayton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,664.
Grade 3 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Candy Forbes holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,651.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Clayton County Board of Education
Natwana Pace works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Clayton County Board of Education. Natwana earned $77,631 in 2025.
Vocational/Clayton County Board of Education
George Rhaney holds the role of Vocational at Clayton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,592.