Georgia / Decatur County Board of Education
Agency file
The Decatur County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 898 employees with median total compensation of $26,989; the highest distinct record was $179,612.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 898 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($26,989) — 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 $78,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,490. 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.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Nicki Shockley is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,335.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Miranda Mcmillan is a Grade 2 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,241.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Decatur County Board of Education
Kevin Bearden holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,235.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Whitaker is a Grade 2 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,016.
Grade 3 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Sandra Dawson is a Grade 3 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,671.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Amanda Rentz serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,418.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Dana Swicord is a Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,137.
Gifted/Decatur County Board of Education
Wallace Landrum is a Gifted at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,038.
Gifted/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Angela Collier serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,845.
Gifted/Decatur County Board of Education
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Michelle Hufstetler holds the role of Gifted at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,845.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Ashley Faircloth holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,845.
Transportation Mechanic/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Rusty Price serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,817.
Grade 4 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Jordan Mclaughlin serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,796.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Angie Clark is a Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,796.