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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Record list
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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Joe Sweet holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,275.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Tandria Phillips is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,208.
Vocational/Decatur County Board of Education
Rex Wade holds the role of Vocational at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,029.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
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William Parker is a Gifted High at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,789.
Assistant Principal/Decatur County Board of Education
Patricia Taunton works as a Assistant Principal for Decatur County Board of Education. Patricia earned $82,719 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Decatur County Board of Education
Tammi Godwin works as a Assistant Principal for Decatur County Board of Education. Tammi earned $82,173 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Decatur County Board of Education
Geary Stevens holds the role of Transportation Mechanic at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,159.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
Melanie Myers holds the role of Gifted High at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,734.
Gifted/Decatur County Board of Education
Dena Godwin is a Gifted at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,539.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Decatur County Board of Education
Claud Almon works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Decatur County Board of Education. Claud earned $81,063 in 2025.
Vocational/Decatur County Board of Education
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Gregory Harrell works as a Vocational for Decatur County Board of Education. Gregory earned $80,691 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Monica Close works as a Special Education Interrelated for Decatur County Board of Education. Monica earned $80,344 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Blake Carruthers serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,180.
Vocational/Decatur County Board of Education
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Leeann Colon is a Vocational at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,978.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
Michelle Miller is a Gifted High at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,774.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
Pamela Newsome holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,771.