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Dekalb County Board of Education

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

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$990.3M
Employees
17,025
Median total
$57,833
Highest record
$378,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$58,169 (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
$11,838
$28,610
$57,833
$84,445
$102,075

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).

Largest job titles

Grades 9-12 Teacher
1,331 · $79,568
Substitute Teacher
1,149 · $13,354
Grades 6-8 Teacher
981 · $76,625
Custodial Personnel
827 · $36,762

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

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Regina White

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,511
Base pay
$9,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,511

Regina White works as a Crossing Guard for Dekalb County Board of Education. Regina earned $9,511 in 2025.

Evelyn Mendez

Miscellaneous Activities/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,500
Base pay
$9,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,500

Evelyn Mendez works as a Miscellaneous Activities for Dekalb County Board of Education. Evelyn earned $9,500 in 2025.

Chelsea King

Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,496
Base pay
$9,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,496

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Chelsea King serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,496.

Jamel Starks

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,487
Base pay
$9,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,487

Jamel Starks holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,487.

Tatyana Gipson

Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,483
Base pay
$9,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,483

Tatyana Gipson is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,483.

Deborah Lovejoy

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,481
Base pay
$9,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,481

Deborah Lovejoy works as a Substitute Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Deborah earned $9,481 in 2025.

Mercy Chori

Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,438
Base pay
$9,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,438

Mercy Chori is a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,438.

Sheryl Medford-Mark

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,436
Base pay
$9,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,436

Sheryl Medford-Mark holds the role of Crossing Guard at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,436.

Kathy Ojore

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,433
Base pay
$9,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,433

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kathy Ojore serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,433.

Kristy Ross

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,424
Base pay
$9,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,424

Kristy Ross works as a Substitute Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kristy earned $9,424 in 2025.

William Gakio

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,416
Base pay
$9,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,416

William Gakio works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dekalb County Board of Education. William earned $9,416 in 2025.

Addie Hayes

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,414
Base pay
$9,414
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,414

Addie Hayes holds the role of Crossing Guard at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,414.

Lori Smith

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,413
Base pay
$9,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,413

Lori Smith works as a Substitute Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lori earned $9,413 in 2025.

Charlie Holsey

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,404
Base pay
$9,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,404

Charlie Holsey holds the role of Crossing Guard at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,404.

Shavondra Griffin

School Food Service Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,394
Base pay
$9,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,394

Shavondra Griffin works as a School Food Service Worker for Dekalb County Board of Education. Shavondra earned $9,394 in 2025.

Caroline Keith

Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,388
Base pay
$9,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,388

Caroline Keith holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,388.

Alexandra James

Miscellaneous Activities/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,388
Base pay
$9,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,388

Alexandra James is a Miscellaneous Activities at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,388.

Mya Lakes

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,381
Base pay
$9,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,381

Mya Lakes is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,381.

Bryan Spencer

Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,377
Base pay
$9,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,377

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Bryan Spencer serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,377.

Gordon Rose

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,360
Base pay
$9,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,360

Gordon Rose holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,360.

Jennifer Morris

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,360
Base pay
$9,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,360

Jennifer Morris holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,360.

Taylor Smith

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,360
Base pay
$9,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,360

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Taylor Smith serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,360.

Mary Patterson

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,340
Base pay
$9,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,340

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Mary Patterson serves as a Crossing Guard. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,340.

Latasha Davis

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,340
Base pay
$9,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,340

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Latasha Davis serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,340.

Ruthie Davis

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,332
Base pay
$9,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,332

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ruthie Davis serves as a Crossing Guard. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,332.

Kourtnei Peters

Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,326
Base pay
$9,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,326

Kourtnei Peters works as a Bus Driver for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kourtnei earned $9,326 in 2025.

Christopher Brunson

School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,292
Base pay
$9,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,292

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Christopher Brunson serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,292.

Theresa Smotherman

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,288
Base pay
$9,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,288

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Theresa Smotherman serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,288.

Jeremy Beamon

Custodial Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,280
Base pay
$9,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,280

Jeremy Beamon works as a Custodial Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jeremy earned $9,280 in 2025.

Paulette Calloway

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,272
Base pay
$9,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,272

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Paulette Calloway serves as a Crossing Guard. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,272.

Carla Stegall

Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,271
Base pay
$9,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,271

Carla Stegall works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Carla earned $9,271 in 2025.

Sylvia Grant

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,260
Base pay
$9,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,260

Sylvia Grant is a Substitute Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,260.

Beverly Davis

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,260
Base pay
$9,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,260

Beverly Davis works as a Crossing Guard for Dekalb County Board of Education. Beverly earned $9,260 in 2025.

Dale Gooden

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,257
Base pay
$9,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,257

Dale Gooden holds the role of Crossing Guard at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,257.

Jasmine Jones

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,256
Base pay
$9,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,256

Jasmine Jones works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jasmine earned $9,256 in 2025.

Marcus Comer

Custodial Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,254
Base pay
$9,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,254

Marcus Comer works as a Custodial Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Marcus earned $9,254 in 2025.

Brianna Hill

Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,252
Base pay
$9,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,252

Brianna Hill is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,252.

Cynthia Robinson

Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,250
Base pay
$9,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,250

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Cynthia Robinson serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,250.

Almaz Araya

Crossing Guard/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,227
Base pay
$9,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,227

Almaz Araya is a Crossing Guard at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,227.

Akilah Mcnair

Security Personnel/Security Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$9,224
Base pay
$9,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,224

Akilah Mcnair is a Security Personnel/Security Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,224.