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 68
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tait Anberg works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tait earned $94,354 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kelly Nettles is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,354.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Eugene Denson holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,354.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Catherine Mcgarity serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,348.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Natalie Johnson works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Natalie earned $94,348 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deante Lamar is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,331.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tonda Wickliffe holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,327.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Amy Hannah works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Amy earned $94,324 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Deidre Carter works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Deidre earned $94,321 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Elizabeth Wagner serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,315.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Starr Rayford holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,313.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jessica Parker works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jessica earned $94,312 in 2025.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jennifer Adams serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,302.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Crystal Williams serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,292.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Patricia Mccrery works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Patricia earned $94,288 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Susan Hawk holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,288.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Elizabeth Williams is a Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,288.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Angelia Swinton is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,270.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Shakira Bates-Shaw is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,267.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Carlita Scarboro serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,262.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dekalb County Board of Education
Avion Bogle is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,257.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jennifer Jefferys serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,247.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kimberley Smiley holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,213.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Roger Burr works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Roger earned $94,190 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Doreatha Evans works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Doreatha earned $94,181 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Aisha Fisher holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,175.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Steven Fortenberry serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,164.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Theresa Abernathy holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,164.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
David Ross works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. David earned $94,155 in 2025.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ise Fletcher serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,153.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Joseph Buskey serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,145.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jennifer Locklear serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,143.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Priscilla Adams is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,141.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christine Bryant works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Christine earned $94,104 in 2025.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Chenille Hemphill holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,103.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nostacia Adams is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,093.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joy Stewart is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,078.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Anita Stroud is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,076.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Adriana Smith-Vargas works as a Instructional Supervisor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Adriana earned $94,069 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lashonda Chaney serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,068.