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 60
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sheila Smith works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sheila earned $96,693 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Rodney Finkley holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,691.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Reginald Underdue works as a Middle School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Reginald earned $96,690 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bernice Foreman works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Dekalb County Board of Education. Bernice earned $96,686 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Natalie Cowart serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,670.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rebecca Schuyler works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $96,666 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Byron Purnell is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,660.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kimberly Williams serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,656.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Melecia Bronner serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,647.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Toni Morris is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,637.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Nakesha Smith serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,601.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jennifer Ellison works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $96,601 in 2025.
Interpreter/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Yuvonda Jones serves as a Interpreter. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,594.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bernadette Pascal is a Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,594.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lori Lamar serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,581.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dornita Hudson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,578.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jennifer Kurtz is a Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,574.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mitzie James holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,570.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Elizabeth Metz works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $96,568 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Yolanda Easley serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,552.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alisa Bouer works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Alisa earned $96,542 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Richell Winchester holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,540.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, La'Mar Young serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,529.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gregory Valley works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Gregory earned $96,528 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Douglas Dakin is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,527.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tekeema Williams is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,497.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Mia Johnson serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,488.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kameelah Bradshaw works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kameelah earned $96,481 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Henry Blackmon works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Henry earned $96,477 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Instruction Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
Terrance Wierman is a Is Personnel - Instruction Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,473.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Regen Freeman Kiza serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,467.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brandon Smith holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,461.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Krystal Sharperson holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,460.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Melanie Williamson works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Melanie earned $96,459 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jannah Rasul is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,416.
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Dorisene Frazier works as a Teacher of Visually Impaired for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dorisene earned $96,416 in 2025.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Robbie Vann is a Transportation Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,411.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Calandra Akinkoye is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,410.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Francis Johnson serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,410.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sharinn Prather works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sharinn earned $96,405 in 2025.