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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Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Summer Lestage holds the role of Teacher of Profound Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,922.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chelanda Harper works as a Security Personnel/Security Officer for Dekalb County Board of Education. Chelanda earned $61,917 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michelle Banks holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,906.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kojo Nelson is a Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,906.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lesa Woodall is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,905.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kiara Odom serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,880.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Uwannia Lattimore works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Uwannia earned $61,876 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Cecily Jones serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,876.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Nichole Coates works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Nichole earned $61,850 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tonya Tatum works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tonya earned $61,831 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tameria Richmond holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,821.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Emmanuel Solomon is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,807.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jazmene Johnson holds the role of Is Personnel - General Administrative at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,782.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Gwendolyn Ferrell serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,757.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nicole Oliver holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,748.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mira Davis holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,741.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Madison Keller works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Madison earned $61,741 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Noah Clery is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,741.
Parent Coordinator/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lauren Tricksey serves as a Parent Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,737.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Debra Bowen is a School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,732.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Mariel Moore serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,731.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Angelina Jeffers is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,710.
Bookkeeper/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tiffany Walker works as a Bookkeeper for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $61,707 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Byron Dickerson is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,697.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Fareed Rasheed is a Security Personnel/Security Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,690.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dean Johnson is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,681.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Boston holds the role of Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,676.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Gwendolyn Mitchell serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,666.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Depaul Peyton serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,664.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jessica Dunnagan works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jessica earned $61,646 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Troy Dunker is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,644.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Karistina Williams holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,642.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carlyce Burns works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Carlyce earned $61,640 in 2025.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Samuel Butler Iii holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,638.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Orlando Adams is a Security Personnel/Security Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,635.
Maintenance Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michael Teague serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,628.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ezekiel Carpenter serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,611.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Melissa Spooner serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,606.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tamira Singletary holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,601.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Patrice Hines is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,599.