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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Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Neely Johns holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,720.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lee Pondy-Evina works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lee earned $64,702 in 2025.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marcia Jones holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,700.
Information Services Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rita Gilstrap works as a Information Services Clerk for Dekalb County Board of Education. Rita earned $64,697 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Betty Pittman works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Dekalb County Board of Education. Betty earned $64,697 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Dekalb County Board of Education
Princess Landers holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,696.
Is Personnel - Other Support/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marla Howell is a Is Personnel - Other Support at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,695.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Shannon Sumlin serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,694.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kemiah Scott is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,673.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deion Whitaker holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,671.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nabila Islam is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,671.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Arely Cardenas is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,658.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nicholas Adams works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Nicholas earned $64,650 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Brittany Gurvin serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,643.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Latavia Mitchell serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,618.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Darian Tisdale serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,611.
School Food Service Manager/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ahmed Louis is a School Food Service Manager at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,610.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Elizabeth Stemen holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,608.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Ahenkan is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,605.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ericka Justice is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,587.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Edmund Coley is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,587.
School Food Service Manager/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Samantha Hutcherson serves as a School Food Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,570.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jason Hinton is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,564.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Laura Keen is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,562.
Other Instructional Provider/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Michael Sanderson is a Other Instructional Provider at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,559.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Clifford Southern serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,559.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Brea Martin serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,554.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Courtney Parker serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,541.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Dorothy Blacksher serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,537.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Madeleine Noe works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Madeleine earned $64,536 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ramonde Rogers is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,533.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marissa Washington is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,522.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rashida Travis holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,498.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ursula Allen holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,496.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tracey Young serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,463.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Richard Arnette holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,456.
Information Services Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lotia Morrow serves as a Information Services Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,447.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Theresa O'Donnell holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,447.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joyce Barwick holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,447.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gloria Smith is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,434.