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 50
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Eric Bell serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,711.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tracy Johnson holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,705.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tarnisha Dent is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,699.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tamika Riley holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,686.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ellen Jenkins works as a Teacher Support Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Ellen earned $99,651 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lembia Kinsler works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lembia earned $99,650 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Denisha Solomon holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,619.
Other Instructional Provider/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Katherine Wejnert serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,600.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marcus Whitehead is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,597.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Angela Clark-Jenkins works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Angela earned $99,596 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Thomas Smith is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,594.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anthony Moore is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,585.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yoimar Perdomo works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Yoimar earned $99,574 in 2025.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Danielle Armstrong serves as a Staff Development Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,572.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Clarence Williams serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,570.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mandi Reese works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Mandi earned $99,526 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Catherine Baltimore works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Catherine earned $99,517 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anne Craddock works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Anne earned $99,517 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Venus Ware is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,517.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kathy Swilley serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,514.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lisa Kegler-Huckabee holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,514.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leona Jackson is a Middle School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,514.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Donald Waters serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,512.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tonia Major holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,483.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Valerie Shorter works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Valerie earned $99,474 in 2025.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shaheen Begum is a Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,457.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Nicola Moore serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,429.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ketchia Woods works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Ketchia earned $99,418 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Paul Bell works as a Middle School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Paul earned $99,415 in 2025.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Veitya Holt serves as a Finance/Business Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,412.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Angela Arlene-Myrick works as a Finance/Business Service Manager for Dekalb County Board of Education. Angela earned $99,412 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Venecia Guthrie works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Venecia earned $99,404 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lashovia Turner is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,403.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Aruna Sreedharan holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,402.
Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joy Allen works as a Substitute Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Joy earned $99,395 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Elaine Dreckett is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,388.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Brandy Woolridge works as a Instructional Supervisor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Brandy earned $99,387 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jamila Payne holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,352.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brad Smith works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Brad earned $99,348 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Antoinette Darden-Cintron works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Antoinette earned $99,348 in 2025.