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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Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michelle White works as a Bus Driver for Dekalb County Board of Education. Michelle earned $74,953 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Danita Moses works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Danita earned $74,952 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jennifer Wallace works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $74,944 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dawn Perry works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dawn earned $74,944 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sharniece Jones holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,944.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sharon Taylor serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,943.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dana Johnson holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,936.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gina Lillie is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,931.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kimberly Ford serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,919.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Lonnell Bussey is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,910.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ashley De Marr works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Ashley earned $74,893 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lakedra Curney holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,887.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bernard Powell is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,883.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alex Carter works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Alex earned $74,878 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melvin Idlette works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Dekalb County Board of Education. Melvin earned $74,873 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Emily Poteet works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Emily earned $74,873 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Food Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Melinda Heath-Wilson holds the role of Is Personnel - Food Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,872.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Courtney Holt-Riley serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,870.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Genetta Decuir works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Genetta earned $74,864 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sherinna Lewis serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,854.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Briana Stripling works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Briana earned $74,852 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robert Sherman works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Robert earned $74,851 in 2025.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shayna Simon works as a Vocational for Dekalb County Board of Education. Shayna earned $74,844 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Gordon holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,828.
Legal Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sharonda Madison works as a Legal Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sharonda earned $74,820 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cherelle Prempeh is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,815.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tiffani Woolfalk serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,809.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sheliah Morton is a Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,809.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christine Baldwin holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,809.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lauren Ponta is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,801.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Simone Younge is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,796.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Man Yeung serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,794.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Erin Quick works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Erin earned $74,792 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gerald Loggins holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,780.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shelby Kilpatrick holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,778.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vincent Evans works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Vincent earned $74,774 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Karen King works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Karen earned $74,763 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Matthew Wessels holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,762.
Bookkeeper/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tina Burgess-Williams is a Bookkeeper at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,744.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Katlyne Hill is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,738.