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Defense, Department Of

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Employees
2,523
Median total
$1,508
Highest record
$262,705

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$90$73,865+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$10,369 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$542
$979
$1,508
$3,258
$43,680

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).

Largest job titles

State Active Duty
1,976 · $1,328
Social Service Aide
31 · $11,293
Housekeeper 2
20 · $33,647

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 7

Matthew Singleton

Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$44,541
Base pay
$44,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,541

Matthew Singleton is a Youth CA Cadre Worker 1 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $44,541.

Brandy Beatrice

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$44,480
Base pay
$44,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,480

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$480

Brandy Beatrice is a Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $44,480.

Cameron Baker

Fire Prevention Specialist 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$44,443
Base pay
$44,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,443

Cameron Baker is a Fire Prevention Specialist 1 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $44,443.

Earlene Hamilton

Admissions Coordinator 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$44,408
Base pay
$44,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,408

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,300

At Defense, Department Of, Earlene Hamilton serves as a Admissions Coordinator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,408.

Dennis Patton

Grounds Maintenance Technician 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$44,226
Base pay
$44,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,226

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,069

Dennis Patton works as a Grounds Maintenance Technician 2 for Defense, Department Of. Dennis earned $44,226 in 2025.

Tonya Morton

Food Service Supervisor/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$44,223
Base pay
$44,223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,223

Tonya Morton holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,223.

Kevin Mcdonald

General Trades Technician 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$44,044
Base pay
$44,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,044

Kevin Mcdonald holds the role of General Trades Technician 3 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,044.

Alaura Young

Medical Assistant 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,918
Base pay
$43,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,918

Alaura Young holds the role of Medical Assistant 1 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,918.

Sharhonda Clayton

Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,881
Base pay
$43,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,881

At Defense, Department Of, Sharhonda Clayton serves as a Youth CA Cadre Worker 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,881.

Enrae Johnson

Supply/Warehouse Clerk 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,680
Base pay
$43,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,680

Enrae Johnson works as a Supply/Warehouse Clerk 3 for Defense, Department Of. Enrae earned $43,680 in 2025.

Mary Sherman

Purchasing Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,680
Base pay
$43,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,680

Mary Sherman holds the role of Purchasing Assistant 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,680.

Scott Hemming

Grounds Maintenance Technician 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,680
Base pay
$43,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,680

Scott Hemming is a Grounds Maintenance Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $43,680.

Andre Dryden

General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,680
Base pay
$43,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,680

At Defense, Department Of, Andre Dryden serves as a General Trades Technician 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,680.

Donavan Breidenbach

General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,680
Base pay
$43,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,680

Donavan Breidenbach works as a General Trades Technician 2 for Defense, Department Of. Donavan earned $43,680 in 2025.

Willicia Patterson

General Trades Technician 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,472
Base pay
$43,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,472

Willicia Patterson is a General Trades Technician 1 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $43,472.

Chrislaine Desir

Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,460
Base pay
$43,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,460

Chrislaine Desir holds the role of Youth CA Cadre Worker 1 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,460.

Catelyn Boatman

Purchasing Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,440
Base pay
$43,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,440

At Defense, Department Of, Catelyn Boatman serves as a Purchasing Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,440.

Larry Fullmore

General Trades Technician 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$43,281
Base pay
$43,281
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,281

Larry Fullmore works as a General Trades Technician 3 for Defense, Department Of. Larry earned $43,281 in 2025.

Veronica Mcbride

Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,823
Base pay
$42,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,823

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,016

Veronica Mcbride holds the role of Youth CA Cadre Worker 1 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,823.

Kevin Combs

Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,793
Base pay
$42,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,793

At Defense, Department Of, Kevin Combs serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,793.

John Kohari

Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,793
Base pay
$42,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,793

John Kohari works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Defense, Department Of. John earned $42,793 in 2025.

Demetria Johnson

Food Service Supervisor/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,784
Base pay
$42,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,784

Demetria Johnson is a Food Service Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $42,784.

Rito Arredondo

General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,765
Base pay
$42,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,765

At Defense, Department Of, Rito Arredondo serves as a General Trades Technician 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,765.

Alysandra Reddie

Busi Support Analyst 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,750
Base pay
$42,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,750

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,104

Alysandra Reddie works as a Busi Support Analyst 1 for Defense, Department Of. Alysandra earned $42,750 in 2025.

Iris Best

Youth CA Cadre Worker 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,598
Base pay
$42,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,598

Iris Best is a Youth CA Cadre Worker 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $42,598.

Jeffery Lippy

Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,434
Base pay
$42,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,434

At Defense, Department Of, Jeffery Lippy serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,434.

Dion Gunnoe

Fac Maintenance Engineer 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,327
Base pay
$42,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,327

Dion Gunnoe works as a Fac Maintenance Engineer 2 for Defense, Department Of. Dion earned $42,327 in 2025.

Douglas Robertson

Customer Service Associate 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,286
Base pay
$42,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,286

At Defense, Department Of, Douglas Robertson serves as a Customer Service Associate 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,286.

Sybil Hankerson

Food Service Specialist 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,234
Base pay
$42,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,234

Sybil Hankerson holds the role of Food Service Specialist 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,234.

Albert Foard

Food Service Specialist 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$42,172
Base pay
$42,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,172

At Defense, Department Of, Albert Foard serves as a Food Service Specialist 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,172.

Cynthia Cooper

Administrative Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,974
Base pay
$41,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,974

Cynthia Cooper holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,974.

Amanda Russell

Communications Specialist 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,842
Base pay
$41,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,842

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,874

Amanda Russell holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,842.

Matthew Hughes

General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,600
Base pay
$41,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,600

At Defense, Department Of, Matthew Hughes serves as a General Trades Technician 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,600.

Douglas Mawer

General Trades Technician 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,600
Base pay
$41,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,600

Douglas Mawer is a General Trades Technician 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $41,600.

Vita Davis

Administrative Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,600
Base pay
$41,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,600

Vita Davis holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,600.

Eric Powell

Grounds Maintenance Technician 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,517
Base pay
$41,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,517

Eric Powell works as a Grounds Maintenance Technician 2 for Defense, Department Of. Eric earned $41,517 in 2025.

Brenda Jackson

Administrative Support 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,480
Base pay
$41,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,480

Brenda Jackson works as a Administrative Support 3 for Defense, Department Of. Brenda earned $41,480 in 2025.

Damaris Pacheco

Administrative Assistant 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,226
Base pay
$41,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,226

Damaris Pacheco is a Administrative Assistant 3 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $41,226.

Matthew Watson

Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$41,207
Base pay
$41,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,207

At Defense, Department Of, Matthew Watson serves as a Youth CA Cadre Worker 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,207.

Brandon Scott

Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$40,960
Base pay
$40,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,960

Brandon Scott works as a Youth CA Cadre Worker 1 for Defense, Department Of. Brandon earned $40,960 in 2025.