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 K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Keamera Powell serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,356.
Maintenance Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Robert Young serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,349.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Carolina Whyte serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,349.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joe Elston holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,344.
Parent Coordinator/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Gari Jackson serves as a Parent Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,341.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ashley Thomas serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,335.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Antjuan Smith serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,332.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anthony Bowens is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,331.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Semon Battle is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,314.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sierra Watts is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,290.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ashley Mears serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,280.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Richard Fox works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Richard earned $81,276 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Arthur Lindsay serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,262.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Thomas Bonds serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,247.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Turkessa Hall works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Turkessa earned $81,247 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ronkeya Garner is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,246.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Linda Dawson holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,246.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Gregory Bell serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,238.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Aisha Harley holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,235.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melissa Brock holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,229.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Zaneda Brown serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,225.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vickie Jones works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Vickie earned $81,215 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lincoln Harris holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,210.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nuzhat Fatima holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,201.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Fabeola Kowlessar works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Fabeola earned $81,201 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carley Miles is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,200.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Laura Miltner is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,190.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ashley True-Olive serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,172.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dekalb County Board of Education
Liliana Diaz Becerra holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,171.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Megan Turner works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Megan earned $81,168 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Shanta Shaver serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,164.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
James Folsom works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Dekalb County Board of Education. James earned $81,160 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Trellis Appling works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Trellis earned $81,158 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yetunde Quadri is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,157.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Soraya Hammer holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,139.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Athenia Thomas works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Athenia earned $81,136 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sherilyn Narker is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,128.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kathleen Galivan works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kathleen earned $81,123 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kathlene Woodlief is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,120.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Christen Bonner holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,114.