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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Custodial Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anabertha Melchor works as a Custodial Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Anabertha earned $32,705 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kenny Borges works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kenny earned $32,704 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sykina Butts is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,703.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Katherine Hearn works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dekalb County Board of Education. Katherine earned $32,677 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bruce Mccolumn holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,677.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Fred Jackson works as a Security Personnel/Security Officer for Dekalb County Board of Education. Fred earned $32,676 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vera Thorpe is a School Food Service Manager at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,672.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Robert Sims serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,672.
School Improvement Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rochel Abrams works as a School Improvement Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Rochel earned $32,665 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melanie Burnette-Cannon works as a Substitute Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Melanie earned $32,650 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rebecca Lee holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,646.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Lori Hale Singleton holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,643.
Other Transportation/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jacqueline Albright works as a Other Transportation for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jacqueline earned $32,643 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Paris Edingburg is a Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,639.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Machelle Washington serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,612.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eddie Williams is a Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,608.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eric Mau works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Eric earned $32,597 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dawn Price-Williams holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,589.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Donnell Avery works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dekalb County Board of Education. Donnell earned $32,578 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sherrell Cooper works as a Bus Driver for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sherrell earned $32,577 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eloris Henderson is a Custodial Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,577.
Parent Coordinator/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leslie Oliver holds the role of Parent Coordinator at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,548.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dakendra Duggans works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dakendra earned $32,536 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jamie Mckay holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,534.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eboni Smith holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,517.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christopher Parker holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,511.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bertella Brown is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,501.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jasmine Thornton holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,500.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Renee Gamble serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,493.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nakeida Edmundson holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,489.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Stacie Burroughs holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,488.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Donna Scott works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dekalb County Board of Education. Donna earned $32,485 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Caesar Burgess serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,475.
Other Transportation/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, John Owens serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,469.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Deirdre Sutton is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,464.
School Food Service Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
Hintsa Abselab is a School Food Service Worker at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,443.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pauline White is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,442.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vanessa Le Blanc is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,442.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jannatun Zaman serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,441.
Other Transportation/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cynthia Bell works as a Other Transportation for Dekalb County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $32,436 in 2025.