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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 9

Willie Martin

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$36,483
Base pay
$36,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,483

Willie Martin is a Housekeeper 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $36,483.

Candyce Cheeks

Housekeeper 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$36,464
Base pay
$36,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,464

Candyce Cheeks holds the role of Housekeeper 3 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,464.

Amaurion Grandberry

Grounds Maintenance Technician 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$36,457
Base pay
$36,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,457

Amaurion Grandberry is a Grounds Maintenance Technician 1 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $36,457.

Annie Nelson

Administrative Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$36,452
Base pay
$36,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,452

Annie Nelson is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $36,452.

Haley Reid

Grounds Maintenance Technician 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$36,300
Base pay
$36,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,300

Haley Reid works as a Grounds Maintenance Technician 1 for Defense, Department Of. Haley earned $36,300 in 2025.

Terrell Scott

Grounds Maintenance Technician 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$36,300
Base pay
$36,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,300

Terrell Scott works as a Grounds Maintenance Technician 1 for Defense, Department Of. Terrell earned $36,300 in 2025.

Janet Pringle

Administrative Assistant 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,795
Base pay
$35,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,795

Janet Pringle is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $35,795.

John Ruff

Grounds Maintenance Technician 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,659
Base pay
$35,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,659

John Ruff works as a Grounds Maintenance Technician 1 for Defense, Department Of. John earned $35,659 in 2025.

Amber Kidwell

Grounds Maintenance Technician 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,633
Base pay
$35,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,633

Amber Kidwell works as a Grounds Maintenance Technician 1 for Defense, Department Of. Amber earned $35,633 in 2025.

Tracy Williams

Administrative Assistant 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,610
Base pay
$35,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,610

At Defense, Department Of, Tracy Williams serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,610.

Derick Pounds

Aircraft Mechanic 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,231
Base pay
$35,231
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,231

Derick Pounds holds the role of Aircraft Mechanic 3 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,231.

Donna Brownawell

Food Service Supervisor/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,224
Base pay
$35,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,224

Donna Brownawell holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,224.

Moraji Brooks

Facility Maintenance Worker 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,200
Base pay
$35,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,200

Moraji Brooks works as a Facility Maintenance Worker 3 for Defense, Department Of. Moraji earned $35,200 in 2025.

Shadrick Wynn

Facility Maintenance Worker 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,200
Base pay
$35,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,200

Shadrick Wynn holds the role of Facility Maintenance Worker 3 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,200.

Stacy Smith

Food Service Worker 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,191
Base pay
$35,191
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,191

Stacy Smith works as a Food Service Worker 3 for Defense, Department Of. Stacy earned $35,191 in 2025.

Timothy Gunter

Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,120
Base pay
$35,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,120

Timothy Gunter holds the role of Youth CA Cadre Worker 1 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,120.

Terrell Richardson-Smith

Administrative Support 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,116
Base pay
$35,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,116

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$937

Terrell Richardson-Smith holds the role of Administrative Support 3 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,116.

Terri Turner

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,069
Base pay
$35,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,069

Terri Turner works as a Housekeeper 2 for Defense, Department Of. Terri earned $35,069 in 2025.

Betty Roberson

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$35,069
Base pay
$35,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,069

Betty Roberson holds the role of Housekeeper 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,069.

Jenna Vandyke

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,839
Base pay
$34,839
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,839

At Defense, Department Of, Jenna Vandyke serves as a Housekeeper 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,839.

Christopher Lord

Manager Facilities/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,833
Base pay
$34,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,833

At Defense, Department Of, Christopher Lord serves as a Manager Facilities. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,833.

Sheryl Forbes

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,821
Base pay
$34,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,821

Sheryl Forbes holds the role of Housekeeper 2 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,821.

Tevin Eubanks

Youth CA Cadre Leader/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,758
Base pay
$34,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,758

Tevin Eubanks holds the role of Youth CA Cadre Leader at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,758.

Jaida Brinkley

Customer Service Associate 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,611
Base pay
$34,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,611

Jaida Brinkley is a Customer Service Associate 1 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $34,611.

Kelsey Holmes

Housekeeper 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,611
Base pay
$34,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,611

Kelsey Holmes is a Housekeeper 1 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $34,611.

Lesley Quiller

Customer Service Associate 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,611
Base pay
$34,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,611

Lesley Quiller holds the role of Customer Service Associate 1 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,611.

Charnay Sanders

Customer Service Associate 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,611
Base pay
$34,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,611

Charnay Sanders holds the role of Customer Service Associate 1 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,611.

Nancy Merritt

Housekeeper 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,528
Base pay
$34,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,528

Nancy Merritt is a Housekeeper 3 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $34,528.

Martha Ramirez

Housekeeper 3/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,528
Base pay
$34,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,528

Martha Ramirez works as a Housekeeper 3 for Defense, Department Of. Martha earned $34,528 in 2025.

Rochelle Gamble

Customer Service Associate 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,528
Base pay
$34,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,528

Rochelle Gamble holds the role of Customer Service Associate 1 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,528.

Camilla Boyce

Housekeeper 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,528
Base pay
$34,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,528

Camilla Boyce works as a Housekeeper 1 for Defense, Department Of. Camilla earned $34,528 in 2025.

Maki Lockhart

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,528
Base pay
$34,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,528

Maki Lockhart works as a Housekeeper 2 for Defense, Department Of. Maki earned $34,528 in 2025.

Daniel Stapleton

Fac Maintenance Engineer Supervisor/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,489
Base pay
$34,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,489

Daniel Stapleton is a Fac Maintenance Engineer Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $34,489.

Keia Brinson

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,438
Base pay
$34,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,438

At Defense, Department Of, Keia Brinson serves as a Housekeeper 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,438.

Emily Moon

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,286
Base pay
$34,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,286

Emily Moon is a Housekeeper 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $34,286.

James Nelson

Fac Maintenance Engineer 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$34,000
Base pay
$34,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,000

James Nelson is a Fac Maintenance Engineer 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $34,000.

Seth Bollmann

Fire Prevention Specialist 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$33,861
Base pay
$33,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,861

Seth Bollmann works as a Fire Prevention Specialist 1 for Defense, Department Of. Seth earned $33,861 in 2025.

Jacob Hendricks

Youth CA Cadre Worker 1/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$33,859
Base pay
$33,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,859

Jacob Hendricks holds the role of Youth CA Cadre Worker 1 at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,859.

Shoko Williams

Housekeeper 2/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$33,788
Base pay
$33,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,788

Shoko Williams is a Housekeeper 2 at Defense, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $33,788.

Veronica Waters

Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Defense, Department Of

2025 total comp
$33,642
Base pay
$33,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,642

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,484

Veronica Waters holds the role of Administrative Assistant Supervisor at Defense, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,642.