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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Maintenance Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Neville Smikle works as a Maintenance Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Neville earned $70,497 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lenita Johnson works as a Bus Driver for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lenita earned $70,495 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Laura Emerson works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Laura earned $70,487 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mckenzie Clark is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,487.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kacey Liggon-Smith serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,481.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tanya Curry works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tanya earned $70,477 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gerardo Calvillo works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Gerardo earned $70,476 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deepika Katoch holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,456.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mhaya Singer is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,453.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Xenia Redmond works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Xenia earned $70,437 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tyquisha Porter serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,428.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Wendy Moore holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,426.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Rena Dumas serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,415.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keturah Reid works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Keturah earned $70,415 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cheryl Coleman is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,408.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Asa Collier works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Asa earned $70,405 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shannon Battle holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,395.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lingtoya Menefield serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,379.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Theodore Scott holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,378.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Erdis Cannon holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,378.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alexis Astrop holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,378.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Joyce Lomax serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,378.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carla Pennant works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Carla earned $70,378 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jacob Garn holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,378.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Pierson Bauer serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,378.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kimberly Jackson holds the role of Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,377.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robyn Watt works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Robyn earned $70,368 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Andrea Folkes works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Andrea earned $70,366 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jasmine Scott holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,365.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kierra Watkins holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,362.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robert Chandler works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Dekalb County Board of Education. Robert earned $70,359 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Wachowski holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,354.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nafeesah Muhammad-Freeman works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Nafeesah earned $70,346 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Dekalb County Board of Education
Crystal Dean-Brooks works as a Bookkeeper for Dekalb County Board of Education. Crystal earned $70,343 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Latonya Wright holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,343.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Summer Mcdonald serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,331.
Maintenance Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Toraino Newton works as a Maintenance Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Toraino earned $70,328 in 2025.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Hannah Faires holds the role of Teacher of Profound Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,303.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Natarsia Flournoy serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,296.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tanika Grant serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,289.