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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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Alton Dowdell

Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,192
Base pay
$62,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,192

Alton Dowdell holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,192.

Regia Tinch

Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,186
Base pay
$62,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,186

Regia Tinch works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Regia earned $62,186 in 2025.

Dorett Harvey

Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,163
Base pay
$62,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,163

Dorett Harvey is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,163.

Eric Tarkington

Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,146
Base pay
$62,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,146

Eric Tarkington works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Eric earned $62,146 in 2025.

Michah Howard

Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,144
Base pay
$62,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,144

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michah Howard serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,144.

Jasmin Richards

Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,144
Base pay
$62,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,144

Jasmin Richards is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,144.

Kevin Phillips

Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,140
Base pay
$62,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,140

Kevin Phillips is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,140.

Shanikia Denson

Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,121
Base pay
$62,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,121

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Shanikia Denson serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,121.

Juannikka Calloway

Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,121
Base pay
$62,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,121

Juannikka Calloway holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,121.

Karla Bernard

Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,110
Base pay
$62,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,110

Karla Bernard holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,110.

Donteria Ellison

Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,110
Base pay
$62,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,110

Donteria Ellison is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,110.

Darrius Sapp

Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,096
Base pay
$62,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,096

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Darrius Sapp serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,096.

Damon Byrd

Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,080
Base pay
$62,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,080

Damon Byrd is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,080.

Octavious Willingham

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,071
Base pay
$62,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,071

Octavious Willingham holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,071.

Bettina Coleman

School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,071
Base pay
$62,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,071

Bettina Coleman holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,071.

Sherita Stanley

Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,068
Base pay
$62,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,068

Sherita Stanley holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,068.

Tawanna Yates

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,067
Base pay
$62,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,067

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tawanna Yates serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,067.

Ellie Mcquaig

Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,066
Base pay
$62,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,066

Ellie Mcquaig is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,066.

Tamar Driskell

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,061
Base pay
$62,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,061

Tamar Driskell works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tamar earned $62,061 in 2025.

Tondala Hawk

Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,047
Base pay
$62,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,047

Tondala Hawk works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tondala earned $62,047 in 2025.

Marva Hampton

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,045
Base pay
$62,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,045

Marva Hampton works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Marva earned $62,045 in 2025.

Madeline Alvarado

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,044
Base pay
$62,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,044

Madeline Alvarado is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,044.

Tasia Garrett

Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,025
Base pay
$62,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,025

Tasia Garrett works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tasia earned $62,025 in 2025.

Leah Ramcharran

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,016
Base pay
$62,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,016

Leah Ramcharran works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Leah earned $62,016 in 2025.

Michael Moore

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$62,013
Base pay
$62,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,013

Michael Moore works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Michael earned $62,013 in 2025.

Chanel James

Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,992
Base pay
$61,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,992

Chanel James is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,992.

Richard Whittington

Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,991
Base pay
$61,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,991

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$42

Richard Whittington is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,991.

Kristina Nash

Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,991
Base pay
$61,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,991

Kristina Nash works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kristina earned $61,991 in 2025.

Amelia Herbert

Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,991
Base pay
$61,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,991

Amelia Herbert works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Amelia earned $61,991 in 2025.

Katherine Young

Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,991
Base pay
$61,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,991

Katherine Young is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,991.

Victor Vega

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,989
Base pay
$61,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,989

Victor Vega works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Victor earned $61,989 in 2025.

Belinda Cook

Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,986
Base pay
$61,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,986

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Belinda Cook serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,986.

Bernard Singleton

Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,981
Base pay
$61,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,981

Bernard Singleton works as a Bus Driver for Dekalb County Board of Education. Bernard earned $61,981 in 2025.

Cheryl Mccann

Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,976
Base pay
$61,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,976

Cheryl Mccann works as a Bus Driver for Dekalb County Board of Education. Cheryl earned $61,976 in 2025.

Helen Mayfield

Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,973
Base pay
$61,973
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,973

Helen Mayfield is a Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,973.

Timalyne Horton

Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,967
Base pay
$61,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,967

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Timalyne Horton serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,967.

Saiyhan Ahmed

Information Service Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,960
Base pay
$61,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,960

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$379

Saiyhan Ahmed holds the role of Information Service Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,960.

Anessia Martin

Custodial Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,958
Base pay
$61,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,958

At Dekalb County Board of Education, Anessia Martin serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,958.

Quaniya Patillo

Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,934
Base pay
$61,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,934

Quaniya Patillo works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Quaniya earned $61,934 in 2025.

Courtney Friel

Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$61,932
Base pay
$61,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,932

Courtney Friel is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,932.