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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Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kemba Smith serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,455.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Naudhia Bowman holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,446.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Audria Means holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,444.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tomalyn Jamison holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,434.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kara Shipp works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kara earned $68,433 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Julia Smith is a Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,407.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melissa Fastiggi works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Melissa earned $68,407 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Evelyn Ellington serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,406.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Terence Nasulme serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,405.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chavon Smalls works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Chavon earned $68,394 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Glenn Jefferson serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,391.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jordan Brewer serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,388.
Is Personnel - Finance and Business/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rosalyn Witherspoon is a Is Personnel - Finance and Business at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,373.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shamara Williams is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,368.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carey Kirksey-Jackson works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Carey earned $68,355 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
James Hartry holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,352.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Monica Law holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,350.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sonia Williams serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,346.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tykika Walker is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,343.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Samuel Mettu works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Samuel earned $68,336 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Georglyn Joseph Williams serves as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,323.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jasmine Owens works as a Teacher Support Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jasmine earned $68,322 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kevin Craig holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,319.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Edrice Buchanan serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,318.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Javan Gill holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,315.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Naznin Sultana is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,305.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Naomi Randall is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,303.
School Food Service Manager/Dekalb County Board of Education
John Townsend holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,303.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Delora Whitehead works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dekalb County Board of Education. Delora earned $68,293 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joel Charleston is a Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,289.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Maurice Sutton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,288.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anetta Smith holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,287.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Arthur Armstrong is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,259.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Danielle Heard serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,252.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keiona Benjamin is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,243.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Holly Rector works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Holly earned $68,235 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tamu Broderick is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,235.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christopher Mccord holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,224.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Diamond Charles holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,204.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jessica Delgado-Esteves works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jessica earned $68,204 in 2025.