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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School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Morgan Burns serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,299.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michelle Elias holds the role of School Social Worker at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,297.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Julie Davis serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,282.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michelle Merrell holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,273.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Valinda Woodruffe-Mcdonald serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,273.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Valerie Wallace is a Transportation Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,266.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Andrew Bamford serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,262.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, James Wallace serves as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,234.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rhea Holford holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,234.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kimberly Daniel serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,232.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Allison Donnelly is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,226.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tachina Walker works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tachina earned $76,223 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Denise Hentz is a Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,222.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Whitney Mack serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,222.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lakia Brown serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,210.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yasmeen Mills holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,207.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Barbara Nye is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,194.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sarah Mceachron holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,194.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Linda Costello serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,194.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tiyanna Huff holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,184.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michelle Holbrook holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,169.
Interpreter/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alexa Wilson works as a Interpreter for Dekalb County Board of Education. Alexa earned $76,160 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Sade Boyd holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,160.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kasmarine Ho serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,158.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christina Starr is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,158.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ogundunni Ogundiran serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,157.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Satara Ferguson Newton serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,147.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Diamond White works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Diamond earned $76,144 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Lasonya Osler holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,130.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pamela Hill holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,128.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jonmil Moss is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,120.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Cecil Whiting serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,120.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Monica Reed holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,118.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Nicole Lee serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,118.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gabrielle Gross works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Gabrielle earned $76,115 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Decolya Jennings is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,113.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
April Clark holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,112.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jameyan Smith serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,102.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anyunna Phillips is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,098.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brittany Edwards works as a Middle School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Brittany earned $76,098 in 2025.