Georgia / Dawson County Board of Education
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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
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Human Resources Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Samantha Hughes serves as a Human Resources Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,182.
Bookkeeper/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Penny Kesting serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,768.
School Food Service Manager/Dawson County Board of Education
Carolyn Hartley holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,589.
Esol Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Stephanie Moore works as a Esol Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $41,464 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Dawson County Board of Education
Jennifer Green is a Bookkeeper at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,338.
Secretary/Dawson County Board of Education
Wilda Welling works as a Secretary for Dawson County Board of Education. Wilda earned $41,338 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Lee Frix works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Lee earned $41,270 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dawson County Board of Education
Hannah Reilly holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,646.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Faye Wisson works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Faye earned $40,464 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Dawson County Board of Education
Susan Holtzclaw is a Bookkeeper at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,128.
Secretary/Dawson County Board of Education
Lori Goodwin is a Secretary at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,128.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dawson County Board of Education
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Stacy Gilleland works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Dawson County Board of Education. Stacy earned $39,921 in 2025.
School Nurse/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Hannah Brunner serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,687.
School Food Service Manager/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Jennifer Hayes serves as a School Food Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,461.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Robert Payne serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,376.
Bookkeeper/Dawson County Board of Education
Jacqueline Phillips works as a Bookkeeper for Dawson County Board of Education. Jacqueline earned $39,055 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Camilla Hood holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,957.
School Nurse/Dawson County Board of Education
Hannah Duran works as a School Nurse for Dawson County Board of Education. Hannah earned $38,894 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
Roxanne Howard works as a Instructional Specialist for Dawson County Board of Education. Roxanne earned $38,876 in 2025.
School Nurse/Dawson County Board of Education
Wendi Pirkle holds the role of School Nurse at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,662.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
Preston Payne holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,149.
Secretary/Dawson County Board of Education
Becky Hammond works as a Secretary for Dawson County Board of Education. Becky earned $37,824 in 2025.
Vocational/Dawson County Board of Education
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Seth Thompson is a Vocational at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,382.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
Elbert Higgins holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,096.