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 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melissa Hill works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Melissa earned $91,721 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jaime Patton is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,716.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sara Chance works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sara earned $91,702 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leroy Kennedy works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Leroy earned $91,694 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Felicia Basdeo is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,693.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Damel Walker holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,693.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Yolanda Thedford works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Yolanda earned $91,691 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Hilary Lamar works as a Occupational Therapist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Hilary earned $91,685 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Rishaundra Gartrell works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Rishaundra earned $91,672 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michael Eldred serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,670.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carrie Haight holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,665.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bridget Bellamy holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,663.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tracey Williamson is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,657.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Berry works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Michael earned $91,651 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Celeste Goins works as a Human Resources Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Celeste earned $91,646 in 2025.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ashly Benford holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,640.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Andrea Taitt is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,632.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cornelius Thomas holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,627.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Angelique Robinson serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,614.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jusan Jones is a Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,606.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leticia Byrd is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,602.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Edward Lawrence is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,599.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Monica Labat is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,590.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tavis Jackson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,583.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ronald Newton serves as a Is Personnel - Support Service. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,578.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dwight Villafane holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,557.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jodie Reznik holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,557.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bridgette Thomas works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Bridgette earned $91,553 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Noel Mainland is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,553.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Janyata Frazier-Worthy is a Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,521.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keyonna Wilson holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,520.
School Secretary/Clerk/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jackie Marshall works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jackie earned $91,511 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Candace Hall serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,509.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Mark Knowles serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,497.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Dekalb County Board of Education
Benjamin Smith holds the role of Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,497.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sarah Milliron holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,493.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jon Brice works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jon earned $91,492 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keven Shepherd works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Keven earned $91,487 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deshaun Smith works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Deshaun earned $91,487 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carolyn Slipakoff works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Carolyn earned $91,487 in 2025.