Georgia / Dekalb County Board of Education
Agency file
The Dekalb County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 17,025 employees with median total compensation of $57,833; the highest distinct record was $378,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 17,025 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($57,833) — 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 $102,075 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,838. 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
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Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Audriea Benjamin is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,319.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gail Roberts works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Gail earned $101,309 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bianca Croutch holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,303.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Charnessa Grace is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,301.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Natheia Warner is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,294.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Virginia Stratton holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,275.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Christina Custer is a School Social Worker at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,275.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Garletta Robinson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,252.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sheila Jones serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,247.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Daniel Pasker holds the role of Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,242.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kitty Desir works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kitty earned $101,238 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Magdalene Slayton serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,234.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Robert Swank serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,234.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Ifraj Hunter holds the role of Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,233.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rose Abraham works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Rose earned $101,222 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Allison Mckenzie-Ingram holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,220.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chelsea Mckinney is a Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,219.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Jillet Humphrey is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,214.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cheryl Anderson holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,175.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Danita Sanders is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,174.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tennille Rainey is a Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,172.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Esther Fowler is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,152.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joy Wakefield-Brace is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,128.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deborah Benson holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,106.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Luis Lopez Benitez serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,101.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sharocka Melton holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,100.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Shavonne Charles serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,062.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Edward Jackson serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,054.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tialpha Russell works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tialpha earned $101,050 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Linda Cooley holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,030.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kristie Fountain-Williams is a Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,028.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kelvin Dennis serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,028.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sally Stanhope works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sally earned $101,024 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Catherine Preston works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Catherine earned $100,997 in 2025.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tamara Ross works as a Staff Development Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tamara earned $100,994 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Melissa Bond-Hill works as a Instructional Supervisor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Melissa earned $100,987 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Natasha Lawyer holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,975.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Laticia Adams is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,959.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kristopher Darby works as a School Resource Officer for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kristopher earned $100,954 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jean Marley-Gibson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,948.