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 65
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, James Grayson serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,158.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jenee' Whaley works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jenee' earned $95,155 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Darius Philpot holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,153.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Denise Fernandez is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,152.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Carmen Robertson serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,136.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Calvester Graham holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,134.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Theresa Wiggins works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Theresa earned $95,127 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Shenelle Ellis serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,121.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sylvester Boston serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,119.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tammy Whitaker holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,114.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Katrina Turner works as a School Resource Officer for Dekalb County Board of Education. Katrina earned $95,113 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brad Kendrick holds the role of Is Personnel - Support Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,109.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Deanna Harrison serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,106.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Calvin Johnson works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Calvin earned $95,098 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Scott Fledderjohann holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,093.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tracie Reed holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,088.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deborah Franklin holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,086.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jill Cooper works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jill earned $95,081 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kesha Wood serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,074.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Veronica Hayes holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,048.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Marcia Kochel serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,039.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dekalb County Board of Education
Harriet Ashe is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,038.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Glenda Jackson serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,038.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Elizabeth Grisewood serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,038.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Theresa Masih is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,031.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Travis Edwards is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,022.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Judith Fields serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,017.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Audrey Brunson serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,013.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Patricia Pritchett is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,011.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Faith Ballard Edwards is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,008.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Glendaly Fernandez is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,980.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alton Allen works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Alton earned $94,972 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Teresita Mesa is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,972.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deborah Lutchen holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,972.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Amber Coker holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,967.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Matilda Thornton works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Matilda earned $94,957 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Shannon Lucas holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,953.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cynthia Willis holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,949.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jonathan Dunton serves as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,947.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Luke Ingram works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Luke earned $94,933 in 2025.