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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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Abigail Chewning works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Abigail earned $73,504 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sandra Drowns is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,483.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Felisha Brown works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Felisha earned $73,458 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ashley Treadwell-Wilson holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,455.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Charity Dagadu holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,450.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leigh Swanson holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,449.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Darian Wright works as a Elementary Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Darian earned $73,446 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rose Akaolisa holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,444.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chelsea Tallon is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,444.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Portia Stowes holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,442.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Traci Jernigan holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,436.
Is Personnel - Transportation/Dekalb County Board of Education
Veronica Gray is a Is Personnel - Transportation at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,435.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Hanna Hashtroudi is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,434.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kirk Butler works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kirk earned $73,431 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Olukemi Ojo serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,428.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Carolyn Koehnke serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,427.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Mcarthur Jones serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,427.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cathryn Farmer holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,426.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Andrea Caine holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,417.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keeba Oglesby-Jelks works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Keeba earned $73,411 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Shamaya Aquil serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,410.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
William Morgan holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,402.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Maquela Holloway works as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual for Dekalb County Board of Education. Maquela earned $73,395 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jason Banks serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,394.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Bobby Frazier is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,390.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shiminege Calhoun works as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual for Dekalb County Board of Education. Shiminege earned $73,387 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joyce Benzi holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,384.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Stacey Banks works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Stacey earned $73,355 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lakeyda Zackery works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lakeyda earned $73,349 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Simeon Young holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,341.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ladarius Nealey is a School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,339.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Erasmus Muhammad works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Erasmus earned $73,324 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tiffany Parsons serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,324.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Gary Johnson serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,314.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Barrington Thompson holds the role of Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,304.
Human Resources Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Catherine Clark works as a Human Resources Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Catherine earned $73,304 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Finance and Business/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Derron Tomlinson works as a Is Personnel - Finance and Business for Dekalb County Board of Education. Derron earned $73,304 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Janet Hall serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,301.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Neshanta Carswell works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Neshanta earned $73,291 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jasmine Toombs is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,280.