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 23
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Karen Golaub is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,701.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Torry Ivey works as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent for Dekalb County Board of Education. Torry earned $113,696 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Andrew Spires works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Andrew earned $113,692 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Janice Jackson is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,674.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Erika Jackson serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,643.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kimberly Sampson holds the role of Staff Development Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,616.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christine Lauer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Christine earned $113,611 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ronda Sanders serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,601.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kenya Burgess holds the role of Staff Development Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,590.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michele Fletcher is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,589.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dennis Watkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,554.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kimberly Burgan holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,546.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Hycine Robinson works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Hycine earned $113,545 in 2025.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pamela Floyd-Johnson is a Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,532.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Manoranjini Chilkamari serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,515.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anthonia Okonkwo holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,469.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Collin Mcbean holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,457.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sherita Byrd holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,398.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yulanda Crawley works as a Teacher Support Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Yulanda earned $113,381 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Doina Popovici holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,347.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Vernon Ritchey serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,342.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Andre Sifford holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,332.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cerette Thompson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Cerette earned $113,228 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deloris Banks works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Deloris earned $113,223 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Linda Burnside serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,207.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mark Owens works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Mark earned $113,207 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carlos Jackson is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,193.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Latanya Debruhl serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,183.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tamara Burdette is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,183.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Crystal Gillis serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,153.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Erica Bowman is a Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,136.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Marchell Paige holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,136.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Valeria Hicks holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,112.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kelly Elliott serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,078.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Debra Sawyer serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,062.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Wanda Blow holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,057.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ersa Hall is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,017.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Arthurene Brown is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $113,008.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lillian Gordon holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,006.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tameka Lyseight serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,994.