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 48
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Nevelyn Oglesby serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,408.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kenneth Knuckles serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,403.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Cicely Adams serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,395.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christine Brown is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,394.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Hanifah Ali is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,382.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Terry Myrick works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Terry earned $100,336 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Melvin Favors is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,326.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nathaniel Webb holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,312.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Dara Amram serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,306.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tamara Manais holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,277.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pauletta Franks works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Pauletta earned $100,273 in 2025.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Christy Crittenden serves as a Staff Development Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,269.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Josephine Christensen Hayes serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,263.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vernita Cormier-Perdue holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,262.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Marcus Salter works as a Vocational for Dekalb County Board of Education. Marcus earned $100,250 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dekalb County Board of Education
Uzma Masood is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,247.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tinikia Jones holds the role of High School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,245.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Katrina Thomas works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Katrina earned $100,235 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
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James Oggs is a Human Resources Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,235.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Denise Markowsky is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,233.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tiowana Neal serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,228.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Terri Moreland-Bey holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,201.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Khala Johnson holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,189.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Karen Gryne holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,180.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Trupti Shah holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,166.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Mahalia Apenyo is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,162.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yohannes Kahsay is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,155.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kanika Stewart holds the role of School Psychologist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,150.
Personnel/Human Resources Director/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chuck Nwagwu works as a Personnel/Human Resources Director for Dekalb County Board of Education. Chuck earned $100,141 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kiyoko Austin is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,123.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jacqueline Spann serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,104.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jillian Abraham holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,097.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Barbara Stringer holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,090.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Holly Hines holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,066.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Regina Coffey holds the role of High School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,064.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Avis Hodges serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,051.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cecelia Jennings is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,051.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joan Woods is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,049.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Nicole Durham serves as a Staff Development Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,042.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kimberly Fowler holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,039.