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 63
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tirrell Davenport holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,787.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Obataiye Austin is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,777.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ericka Jones is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,763.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carla Hollaway works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Carla earned $95,760 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tawanna Swinney is a Grade 6 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,758.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lorri Marvel Reynolds serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,734.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Katrina Reaves holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,712.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Stanley Mccormick holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,706.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tracey Johnson holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,703.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Darron Hannah is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,703.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Rhonda Tarrant serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,700.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kristal Bernard works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kristal earned $95,700 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Edgar Flores works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Edgar earned $95,695 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Clifton Cornwall holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,671.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yolonda Love works as a Finance/Business Service Manager for Dekalb County Board of Education. Yolonda earned $95,653 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Derrick Allen serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,633.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Portia Dhanasekaran serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,630.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Samarah Brinson works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Samarah earned $95,628 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ereka Swann holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,621.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tokeeya Mickens is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,604.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Juliana Thomas is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,604.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rasul Chester works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Rasul earned $95,592 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Thea Hall holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,588.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michelle Deshields serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,583.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Charles Lightner holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,583.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Laqunda Dedmond serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,579.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jamespaul Paredes holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,563.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keisha Kemp works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Keisha earned $95,554 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ayesha Epps is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,546.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Latalia Robbins serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,545.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tristan Drusky is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,543.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anne Arancio is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,542.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Erin Schaffner works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Erin earned $95,538 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sunday Douglas serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,533.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Suzzanne Woodson holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,530.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Renee Lips works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Renee earned $95,528 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lorez Carmichael is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,513.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Terri Lewis serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,511.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Argyro Kouranos holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,505.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Vickie Gaines works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Vickie earned $95,476 in 2025.