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 62
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gregory Farngalo holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,098.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sherkeyla Reaves works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sherkeyla earned $96,096 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Dia Harden is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,092.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Aubrey Brooks serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,091.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Elgin Key serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,091.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yuena Perez is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,089.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Marc Joseph serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,081.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Caroline Okou is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,077.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marilyn Hamilton is a Elementary Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,068.
Physical Therapist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Stephanie Marsden serves as a Physical Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,068.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Phoenicia Grant works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Phoenicia earned $96,065 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Wendi Nixon is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,062.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Douglas Friedlander serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,058.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Angela Bateman holds the role of High School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,049.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rodney Bush works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Rodney earned $96,048 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Zainab Yahaya works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Dekalb County Board of Education. Zainab earned $96,022 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Allen Price is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,022.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lori Ussery works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lori earned $96,018 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brandon Rozzelle holds the role of Is Personnel - Support Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,005.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kenneth Miller holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,995.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Joslyn Wills serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,975.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Vallie Fuller holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,974.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Natasha Space holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,956.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Celestine Hunter holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,923.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ronald Copeland serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,906.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Belinda Williams serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,884.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
James Demer holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,874.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carmen Romero Ugarte is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,869.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Staci Kaitwattanakul works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Staci earned $95,855 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gale Eligwe is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,845.
Human Resources Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Meta Simon works as a Human Resources Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Meta earned $95,836 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Ashley Barnett works as a Is Personnel - Support Service for Dekalb County Board of Education. Ashley earned $95,836 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eric Quarles works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Eric earned $95,833 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Vanessa Beasley serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,828.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Latasha Farmer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Latasha earned $95,819 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Other Support/Dekalb County Board of Education
Demetria Purkett holds the role of Is Personnel - Other Support at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,810.
Military Science Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ryan Gause holds the role of Military Science Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,801.
Staff Development Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brandi Henderson is a Staff Development Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,801.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Shanique Worthey holds the role of Is Personnel - Support Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,792.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Tony Atchison is a Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,789.