Georgia / Defense, Department Of
Agency file
The Defense, Department Of is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 2,523 employees with median total compensation of $1,508; the highest distinct record was $262,705.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,523 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($1,508) — 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 $43,680 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $542. 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 6
General Trades Technician 3/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Thomas Smith serves as a General Trades Technician 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,902.
Instructor 2/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Eloise Mitchell serves as a Instructor 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,880.
Instructor 2/Defense, Department Of
Sandra Gaffney works as a Instructor 2 for Defense, Department Of. Sandra earned $48,880 in 2025.
Instructor 2/Defense, Department Of
Tommy Lee holds the role of Instructor 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,880.
Instructor 2/Defense, Department Of
Danette Tillis is a Instructor 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $48,880.
Grounds Maintenance Technician Supervisor/Defense, Department Of
Wesley Sweatt is a Grounds Maintenance Technician Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $48,880.
Instructor 2/Defense, Department Of
Virginia Thompson-Taylor works as a Instructor 2 for Defense, Department Of. Virginia earned $48,880 in 2025.
Purchasing Assistant Supervisor/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Rafael Viera serves as a Purchasing Assistant Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,800.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Cole Mcarthur holds the role of General Trades Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,400.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Defense, Department Of
Latosha Harley is a Administrative Assistant Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $48,340.
Administrative Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of
Marilyn Powell holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,210.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Terry Harris works as a General Trades Technician 2 for Defense, Department Of. Terry earned $48,100 in 2025.
Training/Employment Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Brandon Clark is a Training/Employment Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $47,790.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Keith Grace is a General Trades Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $47,765.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Derrick Williams is a General Trades Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $47,765.
Purchasing Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of
Joseph Fannin works as a Purchasing Assistant 2 for Defense, Department Of. Joseph earned $47,580 in 2025.
Purchasing Assistant 3/Defense, Department Of
Veronica King is a Purchasing Assistant 3 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $47,502.
Administrative Assistant 3/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Shannon Meyers serves as a Administrative Assistant 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,320.
Communications Hardware Specialist 3/Defense, Department Of
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Michael Gloyd works as a Communications Hardware Specialist 3 for Defense, Department Of. Michael earned $47,250 in 2025.
Purchasing Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Stephanie Ball serves as a Purchasing Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,800.
General Trades Technician Supervisor/Defense, Department Of
James Tourville holds the role of General Trades Technician Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,800.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Richard Hernandez is a General Trades Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $46,800.
Purchasing Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, William Morgan serves as a Purchasing Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,795.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
John Luca holds the role of General Trades Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,760.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
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At Defense, Department Of, Gregory Lambert serves as a General Trades Technician 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,067.
Training/Employment Technician 3/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Michael Glaspie serves as a Training/Employment Technician 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,773.
General Trades Technician 1/Defense, Department Of
Michael Bogacz works as a General Trades Technician 1 for Defense, Department Of. Michael earned $45,760 in 2025.
Busi Support Analyst 1/Defense, Department Of
Richard Rylance works as a Busi Support Analyst 1 for Defense, Department Of. Richard earned $45,407 in 2025.
Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of
Romie Mitchell is a Youth CA Cadre Worker 1 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $45,390.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Shontavian Scott is a General Trades Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $45,255.
Purchasing Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Robert Woodson serves as a Purchasing Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,204.
Rehabilitation Counselor 2/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Tanesha Green serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,026.
Practical Instructor 3/Defense, Department Of
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Stuart Williams holds the role of Practical Instructor 3 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,003.
Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of
At Defense, Department Of, Anthony Mcdaniel serves as a Youth CA Cadre Worker 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,903.
Training/Employment Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Veronica Russell works as a Training/Employment Technician 2 for Defense, Department Of. Veronica earned $44,893 in 2025.
Food Service Specialist 2/Defense, Department Of
John Bailey holds the role of Food Service Specialist 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,860.
Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of
Gwenda Gibbons works as a Youth CA Cadre Worker 1 for Defense, Department Of. Gwenda earned $44,728 in 2025.
General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of
Justin Peacock holds the role of General Trades Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,625.
General Trades Technician 3/Defense, Department Of
Anthony Howard works as a General Trades Technician 3 for Defense, Department Of. Anthony earned $44,607 in 2025.
Youth CA Cadre Leader/Defense, Department Of
Jerry Franklin is a Youth CA Cadre Leader at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $44,592.