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
Matthew Purdy works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Matthew earned $80,214 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Twinkle Thomas works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Twinkle earned $80,210 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yesim Canga-Blair works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Yesim earned $80,203 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shyamala Acharya is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,188.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
Larry Hooks is a Is Personnel - Support Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,167.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kimberley Nesbitt works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kimberley earned $80,153 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tammy Wichman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,152.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ellis Stanley is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,152.
Physical Therapist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Sydney Smith works as a Physical Therapist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sydney earned $80,149 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ciara Thomas serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,145.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Albert Holmes holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,139.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shian Williams is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,138.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marita Griffin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Marita earned $80,133 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Latrice Foster serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,124.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kenneth Snyder holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,112.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brooklynn Gresham-Jones holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,097.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sara Reul works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sara earned $80,090 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ashley Gordon is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,086.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ebere Chukwuezi is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,079.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Patrice Roberts holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,058.
Is Personnel - Instruction Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
Guadalupe Mcmurray works as a Is Personnel - Instruction Service for Dekalb County Board of Education. Guadalupe earned $80,056 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jessica Shelley is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,052.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jabari Sims holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,046.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jamelia Dozier is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,043.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
Felicia Powell holds the role of Is Personnel - Support Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,032.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Deidre Gibson serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,023.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marteen Phillip is a School Resource Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,013.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Veronda Slocum is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,000.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Damien Lester serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,996.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brian Jeter works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Brian earned $79,989 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tiffany Bunch is a Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,986.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kathryn Turner is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,985.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Brandi Huntley serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,982.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Albert Danso holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,978.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joana Williams works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Joana earned $79,972 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Finance and Business/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Catherine King serves as a Is Personnel - Finance and Business. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,968.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bilonda Hadnot holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,964.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Margaret Ward serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,964.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Amanda Graham serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,964.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michele Blaker holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,964.