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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Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robin Topa holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,234.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Oreathia Smith is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $112,193.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kenneth Linsley holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,164.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Margaret Mwendapole works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Margaret earned $112,159 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kedral Thornton works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kedral earned $112,125 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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John Lancaster is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $112,124.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Milvirtha Hendricks works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Milvirtha earned $112,089 in 2025.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Akecia Owens-Cunningham serves as a Staff Development Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,038.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christie Riley holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,035.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tinia Alexander is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $112,034.
Information Service Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michael Mayo serves as a Information Service Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,034.
Information Service Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Edwin Malekebu is a Information Service Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $112,034.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Daphney Brooks works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Dekalb County Board of Education. Daphney earned $111,946 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Farhat Siddiqui works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Farhat earned $111,905 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ethel High is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,889.
Literacy Coach/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Mariah Mccoy is a Literacy Coach at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,866.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
David Fairchild is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,788.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dewonda Chambers works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dewonda earned $111,785 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Christopher Taylor works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Christopher earned $111,785 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Orhonda Ingram serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,782.
Director of School Safety/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Chardra Carter serves as a Director of School Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,750.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Rene Crowe serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,714.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Glenda Thomas is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,709.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Billy Jackson holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,706.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Stephon Rivas is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,639.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keisha Davis holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,638.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deborah Hinton is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,632.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Debra Gleaton serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,539.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kalesha Cornelius serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,521.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Latiquia Monday is a Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,507.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Rosrico Howard serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,492.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Delleni Guest holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,490.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Renay Calhoun holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,449.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christine King works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Christine earned $111,420 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Karllena Bannister is a Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,420.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Karonda Foster Mitchell holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,418.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Frank Defilippo is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,407.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Clifford Johnson works as a Elementary Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Clifford earned $111,402 in 2025.
Physical Therapist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Carisa Hunsucker is a Physical Therapist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,402.
Occupational Therapist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Chhayal Patel serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,402.