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 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shamelsha Starkes is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,951.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
India Jones holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,939.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Angela Davis serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,936.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Bejewel Brown serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,931.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Freda Perry serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,925.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Janell Martin is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,920.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kyndra Parks is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,918.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mercedes Jackson is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,916.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Courtney Irby holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,910.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robert Boyd is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,910.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christina Dowse works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Christina earned $71,905 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Katasha Skinner serves as a Is Personnel - Support Service. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,902.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Amanda Dacosta is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,892.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
John Sadler works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. John earned $71,889 in 2025.
Early Intervention Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Zemilia Jones serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,888.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shenece Harper holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,875.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jovon Stean works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jovon earned $71,874 in 2025.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jerrica Newsome serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,867.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Courtney Edenfield holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,867.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dianelle Mccloud works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dianelle earned $71,865 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Other Support/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tara Sinisgalli is a Is Personnel - Other Support at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,852.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sarah Mccarter serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,850.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pahla Smith is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,840.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Frederick Young holds the role of Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,840.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Angela Mack serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,835.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jonathan Weathersby is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,830.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ruqayyah Mcarthur holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,822.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Laura Hernandez holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,820.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Felicity Hunter works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Felicity earned $71,819 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Betty Reed serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,818.
Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deborah Moore-Sanders works as a Substitute Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Deborah earned $71,817 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Cameron Draughorne serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,814.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tt Tshibanda is a Staff Development Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,810.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Michelle Antoine-Maxwell works as a Special Education Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Michelle earned $71,808 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christal Adams holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,798.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melissa Wilson holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,797.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kira Williams holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,788.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Stephanie Harrison holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,777.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tywanna Johnson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,776.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Terrance Grasty holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,769.