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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Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
John Finney is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,504.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Susan Butler serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,499.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melvena Jordan works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Melvena earned $49,496 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nancy Sewell Powell is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,481.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Shantoya Sayles serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,472.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Stanley Rehonic works as a Bus Driver for Dekalb County Board of Education. Stanley earned $49,467 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Danea Sanders works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Danea earned $49,466 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Laurence Mcpherson is a Military Science Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,445.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marian Smith is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,439.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Dashley Espinosa serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,420.
Custodial Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lo Trinh holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,420.