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
Teresita Mesa is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,972.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Amber Coker holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,967.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Matilda Thornton works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Matilda earned $94,957 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Shannon Lucas holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,953.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cynthia Willis holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,949.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jonathan Dunton serves as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,947.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Luke Ingram works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Luke earned $94,933 in 2025.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Chie Winston serves as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,921.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kesha Small works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kesha earned $94,921 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Milton Hardrict holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,884.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Raleigh Clark holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,880.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jenelle Timmons works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jenelle earned $94,878 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tanisha Taylor serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,878.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Chandra Quick-Molden works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Chandra earned $94,875 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sharon Walker works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sharon earned $94,863 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sara Light holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,862.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ladonna Morrow works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Ladonna earned $94,856 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vincient Jackson works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Vincient earned $94,840 in 2025.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Felicia Wynter holds the role of Staff Development Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,835.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Chau Nguyen serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,831.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
John Greenwald works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. John earned $94,826 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gregory Barnett is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,811.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
John Goodman holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,784.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Hilary Wagner holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,765.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Derick Brown works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Derick earned $94,758 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pamela Kirkland-Pearson holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,756.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Hanan Mansour holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,752.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ashley Miller works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Ashley earned $94,748 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sonya Hopson works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sonya earned $94,735 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Raechelle Myers works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Raechelle earned $94,734 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Richelle Smith works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Richelle earned $94,724 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ashley Roe holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,721.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Amber Dunn serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,719.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tiffany Townsend holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,717.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Katrina Onasanya is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,708.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carla Moore holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,695.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sharon Birch-Smith works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sharon earned $94,668 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Piper Watkins works as a Elementary Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Piper earned $94,668 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yolonda Young works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Yolonda earned $94,664 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chibueze Chidebelu-Eze holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,640.