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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Athletics Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
Samantha Peckham is a Athletics Personnel at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,199.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Decatur County Board of Education
Catherine Parker holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,161.
Grade 5 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Brooke Vickers serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,991.
School Resource Officer/Decatur County Board of Education
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At Decatur County Board of Education, Larry Jackson serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,320.
Grade 6 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Ocie Thurman serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,258.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Glee Alexander serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,019.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Andrew Nelson is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,899.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Decatur County Board of Education
Melissa Taylor works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Decatur County Board of Education. Melissa earned $58,885 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Nakisha Rambeau is a Grade 7 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,812.
Grade 8 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Anthony Holley works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Anthony earned $58,793 in 2025.
Vocational/Decatur County Board of Education
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At Decatur County Board of Education, Leroy Akins serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,595.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Decatur County Board of Education
Kimberly Barthel holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,133.
Grade 5 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Katherine Bedwell holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,953.
Instructional Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
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Mandy Weaver works as a Instructional Specialist for Decatur County Board of Education. Mandy earned $57,913 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Payton Griffin serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,867.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Dollye Jones holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,143.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Gena Kelley serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,773.
Early Intervention Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Crystal Smith holds the role of Early Intervention Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,668.
Grade 4 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Crystal Ward serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,668.
Grade 4 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Victoria Cay is a Grade 4 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,493.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Krista Huckeba holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,491.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Ashley Powell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,462.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Melissa Bryant works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Melissa earned $56,447 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
James Kremer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. James earned $56,427 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Decatur County Board of Education
Lora Drake holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,418.
Gifted High/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Benjamin Kelley serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,834.
Grade 7 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Andrew Davidson is a Grade 7 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,721.
Esol Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Heather Brown works as a Esol Teacher for Decatur County Board of Education. Heather earned $55,491 in 2025.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Decatur County Board of Education
Melissa Wynn works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Decatur County Board of Education. Melissa earned $55,432 in 2025.
Gifted/Decatur County Board of Education
Jenna Smith is a Gifted at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,341.
Grade 1 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Mary Jones holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,268.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, Kristen Morehouse serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,193.
Grade 2 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Ashley Sekula holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,118.
Grade 6 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Richard Lewis holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,118.
Grade 6 Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Dana Schaaf is a Grade 6 Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,118.
School Resource Officer/Decatur County Board of Education
Lakatie Walton is a School Resource Officer at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,856.
Maintenance Personnel/Decatur County Board of Education
Roger Smith is a Maintenance Personnel at Decatur County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,693.
Transportation Mechanic/Decatur County Board of Education
Andrea Carter works as a Transportation Mechanic for Decatur County Board of Education. Andrea earned $54,503 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
At Decatur County Board of Education, April Hampton serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,002.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Decatur County Board of Education
Mickie Ard holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Decatur County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,002.