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
Highest-paid first / page 19
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dekalb County Board of Education
Theresa Hines is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,854.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Linas Coleman serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,840.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Chante Blackwell serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,834.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Zoauntrist Oldham holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,803.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tamika Hibbert serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,764.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Daphne Anderson serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,707.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Knicki Bowers serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,682.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lorna Monsanto holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,658.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Violet Thompson holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,629.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Eliso Frutiger serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,614.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tonia Stephens works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tonia earned $116,610 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ronica Paul is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,594.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Lasonya Smith is a Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,567.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Natalie Foster-Milton holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,545.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Misty Simpson works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Misty earned $116,545 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lester Rollins serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,518.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Stacy Calhoun serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,433.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Karine Chang works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Karine earned $116,419 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tamra Blount is a Is Personnel - Support Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,409.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Donta' Collins serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,409.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tracee Johnson holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,405.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leslie Searcy works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Leslie earned $116,369 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dekalb County Board of Education
Elizabeth Rich works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Dekalb County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $116,354 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Evangeline Anoka holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,330.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tiffanie Lawrence-Benton holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,288.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anika Harris holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,275.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Vashonda Davis serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,225.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leslie Mays holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,191.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shearon Smith works as a Elementary Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Shearon earned $116,188 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Briteney Harris serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,171.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dorothy Seay-Mayberry holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,164.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Carlton Smith serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,131.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Terry Huitt-Green holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,123.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Clara Johnson is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,100.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jennifer Francis works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $116,099 in 2025.
Director of School Safety/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Bernando Brown serves as a Director of School Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,091.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dorothy Orizu works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dorothy earned $116,069 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Valencia Heard works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Valencia earned $116,058 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lolita Keith serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,053.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mohan Sadhasivan holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,014.