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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Transportation Mechanic/Dekalb County Board of Education
Milton Moon is a Transportation Mechanic at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,107.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Faith Mack holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,103.
Information Service Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Hector Mancia is a Information Service Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,093.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Briana Bergstrom serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,088.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Latonya Weston serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,088.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sanja Vidakovic holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,076.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jan Walker Hightower works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jan earned $81,072 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Marvin Mercier serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,057.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Breana Mitchell is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,057.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kenneth Brown is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,053.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sarah Galatioto-Ruff serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,043.
Bookkeeper/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shirley Smith-Jackson holds the role of Bookkeeper at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,032.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tamika Kerr works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tamika earned $81,028 in 2025.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Angela Wilson serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,022.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jonathan Haga serves as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,014.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tiffany Altheimer serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,010.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Hannah Williams is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,009.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Pervis Cooper holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,994.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Margaret Mckenzie holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,988.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Foreman is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,983.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rebecca Valdez holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,977.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dominique Sams works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dominique earned $80,972 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tara Rainey holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,965.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lilian Nduka is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,963.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joseph Smelser is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,954.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sarah Swanger holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,952.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sean Keane serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,948.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Harriet Rawls works as a School Psychologist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Harriet earned $80,948 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michelle King serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,942.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Darren Dumas holds the role of Bus Driver at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,939.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Jasmine Camp works as a School Psychologist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jasmine earned $80,939 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carson Barnett holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,939.
Interpreter/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tracey Collins is a Interpreter at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,929.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Natalie Rodriguez-Hernandez works as a Special Education Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Natalie earned $80,924 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marika Wheat works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Marika earned $80,923 in 2025.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Daisy Harris serves as a Transportation Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,919.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Stefanie Gresham works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Stefanie earned $80,918 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Deysi Guity serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,916.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vivian Smith works as a Bus Driver for Dekalb County Board of Education. Vivian earned $80,914 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Bethany Condoll serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,910.