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 28
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yuliya Fedina holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,092.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dan Lichtman is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $110,046.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vada Coleman is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $110,046.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
James Yawn is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $110,045.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Danquavious Harrison serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,039.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shernel Parker holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,029.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tiffany Smith is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $110,005.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Merrick Thomas serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,989.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lillian Pulliam is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,978.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Billy Cabbil works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Billy earned $109,943 in 2025.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Eric Hurst works as a Vocational for Dekalb County Board of Education. Eric earned $109,901 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marie Cabrices is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,900.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nicole Duff holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,893.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tiffany Denson works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $109,867 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lila Lucas serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,867.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Patricia Taylor works as a Teacher Support Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Patricia earned $109,827 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joslualyn Smalls is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,825.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
George Amanambu works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. George earned $109,796 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kimberlie Spencer serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,796.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tarnisha Woods works as a Elementary Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tarnisha earned $109,781 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Edmar Orata holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,772.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tamiko Fears is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,744.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Teresa Jackson serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,722.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tyrus Taylor holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,710.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
M'Lissa Galvin holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,703.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Terri Major is a Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,680.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Megan Parkinson is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,663.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kismet Sims works as a Instructional Supervisor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kismet earned $109,635 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Gloria Bradley serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,614.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Horatio Leftwich holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,576.
Other Instructional Provider/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Dowling is a Other Instructional Provider at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,565.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anika Ellington is a High School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,554.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chaundra Oden works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Chaundra earned $109,541 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alycia Bailey works as a School Psychologist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Alycia earned $109,533 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Angela Williams is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,522.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gina Sullivan holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,509.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Cherrina Ramsey is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,501.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lisa Hubbard serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,493.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Shannan Lamar works as a Middle School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Shannan earned $109,478 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Sonji Walsh works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sonji earned $109,469 in 2025.