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Dawson County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Dawson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 688 employees with median total compensation of $52,386; the highest distinct record was $174,386.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$35.8M
Employees
688
Median total
$52,386
Highest record
$174,386

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 688 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,386) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$52,010 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$9,222
$22,503
$52,386
$77,113
$91,266

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $91,266 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,222. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Page 1

Ashley Knight

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$21,218
Base pay
$21,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,218

Ashley Knight is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,218.

Myriam Gonzalez-Vazquez

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$21,207
Base pay
$21,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,207

Myriam Gonzalez-Vazquez is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,207.

Johnny Gary

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$21,035
Base pay
$21,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,035

Johnny Gary is a Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,035.

Sarah Sosebee

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$21,014
Base pay
$21,014
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,014

At Dawson County Board of Education, Sarah Sosebee serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,014.

Carley Brumbelow

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,955
Base pay
$20,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,955

Carley Brumbelow works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Carley earned $20,955 in 2025.

Melanie Austin

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,879
Base pay
$20,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,879

Melanie Austin holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,879.

Andy Mahaffey

Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,873
Base pay
$20,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,873

Andy Mahaffey works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dawson County Board of Education. Andy earned $20,873 in 2025.

Cassie Byrum

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,819
Base pay
$20,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,819

Cassie Byrum holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,819.

Lesley Brooks Hinkley

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,723
Base pay
$20,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,723

Lesley Brooks Hinkley works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Lesley earned $20,723 in 2025.

Gretchen Weischedel

Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,712
Base pay
$20,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,712

At Dawson County Board of Education, Gretchen Weischedel serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,712.

Holly Ingram

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,658
Base pay
$20,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,658

Holly Ingram holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,658.

Arlen Culp

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,611
Base pay
$20,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,611

Arlen Culp holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,611.

Melva Thomason

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,511
Base pay
$20,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,511

At Dawson County Board of Education, Melva Thomason serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,511.

Randolph Berry

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,261
Base pay
$20,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,261

Randolph Berry holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,261.

Carla Gober

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$20,015
Base pay
$20,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,015

Carla Gober works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Carla earned $20,015 in 2025.

William Eley

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,918
Base pay
$19,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,918

William Eley is a Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,918.

Stephanie Winters

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,785
Base pay
$19,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,785

Stephanie Winters holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,785.

Catherine Leopard

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,689
Base pay
$19,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,689

Catherine Leopard works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Catherine earned $19,689 in 2025.

Lisa Argento

School Food Service Manager/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,667
Base pay
$19,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,667

Lisa Argento is a School Food Service Manager at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,667.

Rebecca Lail

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,504
Base pay
$19,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,504

Rebecca Lail works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $19,504 in 2025.

Tonia Bagwell

Data Clerk/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,346
Base pay
$19,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,346

Tonia Bagwell holds the role of Data Clerk at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,346.

Donna Mau

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,325
Base pay
$19,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,325

At Dawson County Board of Education, Donna Mau serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,325.

Tabbatha Carnes

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,315
Base pay
$19,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,315

Tabbatha Carnes works as a School Food Service Worker for Dawson County Board of Education. Tabbatha earned $19,315 in 2025.

Sally Pacheco

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,281
Base pay
$19,281
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,281

At Dawson County Board of Education, Sally Pacheco serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,281.

Kecia Smith

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$19,081
Base pay
$19,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,081

Kecia Smith is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,081.

Danielle King

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,981
Base pay
$18,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,981

At Dawson County Board of Education, Danielle King serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,981.

Sara Magruder

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,680
Base pay
$18,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,680

Sara Magruder holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,680.

Annette Trosterud

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,676
Base pay
$18,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,676

Annette Trosterud holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,676.

Ashley Davis

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,588
Base pay
$18,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,588

At Dawson County Board of Education, Ashley Davis serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,588.

Betty Hyde

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,463
Base pay
$18,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,463

Betty Hyde is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,463.

Chelsey Kimbral

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,434
Base pay
$18,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,434

Chelsey Kimbral holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,434.

Maranda Bruce

Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,253
Base pay
$18,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,253

Maranda Bruce is a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,253.

Amber Smith

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,129
Base pay
$18,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,129

Amber Smith works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Amber earned $18,129 in 2025.

Melinda Crotzer

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$18,045
Base pay
$18,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,045

At Dawson County Board of Education, Melinda Crotzer serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,045.

Kenneth Mchan

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,903
Base pay
$17,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,903

Kenneth Mchan is a Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,903.

Juana Rangel Vargas

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,836
Base pay
$17,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,836

Juana Rangel Vargas holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,836.

Billie Tanner

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,776
Base pay
$17,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,776

Billie Tanner holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,776.

James Lott

Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,700
Base pay
$17,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,700

James Lott works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. James earned $17,700 in 2025.

Matthew Kenny

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,664
Base pay
$17,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,664

Matthew Kenny holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,664.

Sherri Harmon

School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,646
Base pay
$17,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,646

Sherri Harmon holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,646.