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 49
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marilyn Stradford holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,038.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
D'Anthony Liggett-Smotherman works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. D'Anthony earned $100,035 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leonor Angarita holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,034.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Nina Jenkins serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,032.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Delawna Davis works as a Middle School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Delawna earned $100,030 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Charie Eason holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,027.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Linda Stuhr is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,025.
Other Instructional Provider/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tonja Felton is a Other Instructional Provider at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,014.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Latoshia Whaley holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,009.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Amy Taylor holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,970.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Amy Sery is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,968.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Maria Carter is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,965.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Shawna Jenkins serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,958.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Maureen Jekielek holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,940.
Public Relations Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Jamelia Potter is a Public Relations Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,933.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michael Gerchikov serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,932.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Felicia Coleman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,932.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Olandha Miller serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,928.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Katrina Jackson serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,922.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Javis Nkwanwoh works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Javis earned $99,920 in 2025.
Diagnostician/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dana Woodburn holds the role of Diagnostician at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,914.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jennifer Hudson is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,904.
Legal Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Audrey Qualls holds the role of Legal Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,894.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Christopher Simony serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,887.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Natalie Jackson serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,884.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lisa Cowden serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,843.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Elmore Jackson holds the role of Adapted Phys Education Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,829.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tonya Goss serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,826.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Monroe Kenard holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,824.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sharon Kindell is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,800.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jennifer Rump works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $99,789 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jerry Jackson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,782.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anthony Martin holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,767.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Dionne Franklin-Esaw serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,767.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Angela Yoder holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,767.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Mary Evarts is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,767.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Olatunji Cunningham works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Olatunji earned $99,767 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Amy Mitchell works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Amy earned $99,767 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brenda Mitchell is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,737.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kelly Albright holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,718.