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 59
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sivakumari Ponduri serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,024.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tamara Verriett works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tamara earned $97,024 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lorese Garfield serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,998.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shelley Millican is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,976.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Darla Berry is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,973.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Angela Nash serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,966.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joseph Gillard works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Joseph earned $96,963 in 2025.
Special Education Nurse/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cynthia Bolet is a Special Education Nurse at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,960.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lois Edwards works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lois earned $96,957 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Femi Hill holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,952.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Javeanni Adams works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Javeanni earned $96,939 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eileen Durden works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Eileen earned $96,929 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robert Richmond holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,926.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Patrice Peters holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,906.
Psycho-Educational Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Leslie Debord serves as a Psycho-Educational Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,906.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Corey Sapp holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,903.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brenda Avery works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Brenda earned $96,898 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Portia Jackson-Vega serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,895.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Frintress Jackson is a Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,874.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Eryn Whitfield holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,853.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ameer Barron serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,851.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Milton Causey works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Milton earned $96,847 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shenika Ivey is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,845.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Daniel Donohue holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,840.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dawn Sessom holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,837.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kristina Thomas works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kristina earned $96,835 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jamye Mcelveen is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,820.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Alisa Benjamin serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,804.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Claysie Dawkins is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,800.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Placida Jordan is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,773.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Daniella Finn serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,770.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Walter Hickman is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,770.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marion Crabb holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,765.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chanima Henfield holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,756.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tasha Carter is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,748.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mercedes Haynes-Ross holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,740.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Chelesse Edwards serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,724.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dawn Fleming holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,723.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jennifer Rickard holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,717.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Amaree Settles serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,711.