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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 4
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Cristin Johnston holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,800.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Peyton Jordan serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,729.
Vocational/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Deborah Thompson serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,700.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Sally Hawthorne holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,322.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Vera Mathews serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,231.
Diagnostician/Decatur County Board of Education
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Kimberly Adams holds the role of Diagnostician at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,231.
High School Counselor/Decatur County Board of Education
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Mary Waggoner is a High School Counselor at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,115.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Otha Backey is a Kindergarten Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,029.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
Erica Farmer works as a Gifted High for Decatur County Board of Education. Erica earned $71,011 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Ashley Strickland holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,996.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Decatur County Board of Education
Lori Temples works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Decatur County Board of Education. Lori earned $70,949 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Decatur County Board of Education
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Crystal Holt is a Elementary Counselor at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,556.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
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At Decatur County Board of Education, Christian Hufstetler serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,431.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
Claudia Montague is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,381.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
Melissa Brock is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,381.
Early Intervention Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Melissa Clayton works as a Early Intervention Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Melissa earned $70,381 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Lee Porter works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Lee earned $70,344 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Ami Godby works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Ami earned $70,314 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Tammy Lyle holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,231.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Towanda Mills holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,231.
Grade 5 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Pamela Oliver holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,231.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Jahnie Economou holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,231.
Grade 4 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Kerri Gardner serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,231.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Holly Burdick works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Holly earned $70,231 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Kristen Littleton works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Kristen earned $70,231 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Greta Conner is a Grade 7 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,231.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
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At Decatur County Board of Education, Amanda Jones serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,230.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Sarah Dollar holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,020.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Eric Conner holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,003.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Cynthia Harrell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $69,945.
Business Service Secretary/Clerk/Decatur County Board of Education
Turtia Novak holds the role of Business Service Secretary/Clerk at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,844.
Instructional Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
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At Decatur County Board of Education, Jennifer Willis serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,704.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Rebecca Cole works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $69,545 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Decatur County Board of Education
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Maurice Gaines works as a School Resource Officer for Decatur County Board of Education. Maurice earned $69,282 in 2025.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
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Shyla Bryant works as a Gifted High for Decatur County Board of Education. Shyla earned $69,192 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
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Lindsey Jarrett is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $69,190.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
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Erin Huggins works as a Special Education Interrelated for Decatur County Board of Education. Erin earned $69,150 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Dorothy Pierce serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,114.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
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Mac Lewis works as a Gifted High for Decatur County Board of Education. Mac earned $69,065 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Decatur County Board of Education
Paul Kemp holds the role of Transportation Mechanic at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,957.