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 36
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Lucretia Gant holds the role of Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,488.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tracey Anderson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tracey earned $105,487 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Emiley Ingram holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,480.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shavonda Wright holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,480.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Wanda Porter is a Grade 7 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,475.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eric Brinn holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,472.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Aroneysa Braxton-Harris holds the role of Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,462.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Sophia Saxon is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,434.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deirdre Bonaparte holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,411.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Everton Thomas serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,395.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robin Thomas holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,350.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kianna Carter serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,348.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Elma Ruffin works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Elma earned $105,340 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sherrene Washington is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,339.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tiarra Moore is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,338.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Naomi Karaya is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,300.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jason Posey works as a School Psychologist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jason earned $105,300 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tamara Wade works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tamara earned $105,289 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Malinda Mcmeans is a Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,267.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jason Hunter holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,265.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Willie Nicholson holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,263.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Adam Morrison holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,257.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Valencia Strickland-Mills is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,255.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Letoria Thompson works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Letoria earned $105,247 in 2025.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kelvin Thornton holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,232.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carla Kabwatha works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Carla earned $105,229 in 2025.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Angella Barrett-Brady serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,215.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Courtney Archie holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,211.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Teresa Williams holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,175.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ellen Harrison is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,156.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Erica Birts works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Erica earned $105,135 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Nathaniel Berryman serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,134.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Candice Spencer-Jones serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,099.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lennise Dortch is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,094.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eddie Roberson holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,092.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melanie Davenport is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,071.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Arnitra Darden holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,051.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Victor Lewis works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Victor earned $104,978 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rhonda Carbart is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,935.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Benniesha Hunter serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,935.