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 33
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Philena Johnson is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,959.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jimmy Westbrooks is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,955.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sujuan Williams-Graham is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,946.
Maintenance Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Willie Johnson serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,921.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keisha Whitfield holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,920.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vonda Pitt holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,919.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Kendall is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,919.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kandrea Bizzell is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,917.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michele Mckenzie is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,914.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Donnette Cruickshank is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,908.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tamela Hampton serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,895.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, D'Andre Jenkins serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,858.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Meshiun Young is a High School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,855.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robin Wesley holds the role of High School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,812.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Gigeta Utley serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,804.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Anne Larrieux Belizaire serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,798.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Quiana Smith-Shelman is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,785.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Hakim Felts works as a Vocational for Dekalb County Board of Education. Hakim earned $106,782 in 2025.
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Dekalb County Board of Education
Katrina Lowrey works as a Teacher of Visually Impaired for Dekalb County Board of Education. Katrina earned $106,759 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jermaine Ross works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jermaine earned $106,750 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sylvia Martin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sylvia earned $106,750 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yolanda Wilson is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,724.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Edmund Skarzinski works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Edmund earned $106,694 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tedra Brown-Ward is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,645.
Is Personnel - Finance and Business/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Linda Williams serves as a Is Personnel - Finance and Business. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,636.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Charlotte Graham works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Charlotte earned $106,623 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Armel Ettien is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,609.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Barbara Ward serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,600.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Jackquelyn Parham works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jackquelyn earned $106,586 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Vacheal Hutchins serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,581.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
David Watts works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. David earned $106,578 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Glenyce Williams serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,576.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Thomas Jackson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Thomas earned $106,544 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anita Parker is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,519.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lisa Chandler serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,508.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Toni Redding works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Toni earned $106,507 in 2025.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
Austin Harris is a Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,504.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sonia Powell-Richardson holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,503.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nadia Lake-Northern holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,499.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Terry Joseph Wilson is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,499.