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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Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jeffrey Yarbrough is a Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,221.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Candace Lee is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,214.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Timothy St Clair is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,203.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Monica Blackmon holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,195.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jordon Granger serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,176.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Je'Ronnda Gooden-Swanson holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,174.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lindsey Brown works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lindsey earned $75,161 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Heather Sexton is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,147.
Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jeffrey Tarver holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,146.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Janet Willis-Stewart works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Janet earned $75,145 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Settareh Reece works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Settareh earned $75,144 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Velmarea Cager serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,131.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Denise Glenn holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,126.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Florence works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Michael earned $75,120 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sonja Lamb is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,114.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Janel Marshall works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Janel earned $75,107 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leonard Dega works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Leonard earned $75,104 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Taffy Fletcher works as a Instructional Supervisor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Taffy earned $75,102 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ronda Encarnacion-River is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,095.
Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eric Kemp works as a Substitute Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Eric earned $75,092 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lecoya Cancler serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,088.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Damone Gates works as a Transportation Director/Mgr for Dekalb County Board of Education. Damone earned $75,087 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jazzia Smith holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,072.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tieshia Copeland works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tieshia earned $75,067 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sophie Weeks is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,064.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Myra Mancin is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,057.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Panyarta Grant holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,057.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Todd Morris serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,054.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sun Min holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,051.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tejal Patel works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tejal earned $75,038 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anthony Davis works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Dekalb County Board of Education. Anthony earned $75,030 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lakendra Mathews serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,028.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
George Swain is a Security Personnel/Security Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,023.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Varenka Harris holds the role of Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,000.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Susana Bondo holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,000.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shannon Fitzsimmons works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Shannon earned $74,997 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sonya Brown is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,994.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sarah Roberts is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,986.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pauline Cadien is a Is Personnel - General Administrative at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,978.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Carly Brehmer serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,972.