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 69
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sarala Mutayala is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,064.
Human Resources Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Naimah Holmes serves as a Human Resources Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,057.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Dwight Creecy serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,053.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Janna Seskin serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,043.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kai Abdullah-Cooper works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Kai earned $94,038 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christine Jackson is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,038.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dorothy James-Ricks works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dorothy earned $94,038 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lesia Wilson is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,038.
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christi Tate holds the role of Teacher of Visually Impaired at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,038.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Laura Bussey serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,038.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nichole Patin works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Nichole earned $94,023 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ericka Jackson holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,013.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yajaira Weiner works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Yajaira earned $94,007 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Demetrice Houston holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,007.
Interpreter/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alan Izaguirre is a Interpreter at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,996.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Yoshida Shannon works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Yoshida earned $93,987 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael White works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Michael earned $93,986 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shameka Sheldon is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,985.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Laketta Griffin is a Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,981.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Cheryl Ward works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Cheryl earned $93,979 in 2025.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jovita King holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,970.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dyerek Harris is a Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,964.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Lisa Bonner is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,954.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Joseph Walter holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,952.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Asia Gadson serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,941.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Caroline Bivins serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,929.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Jessie Carr serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,928.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sean Dunn serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,916.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rebecca Birnbaum holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,900.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Raiko Collier-Lewis is a Instructional Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,894.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brad Daniell works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Brad earned $93,879 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mary Arnette holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,855.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Angela Pinson works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Angela earned $93,852 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Rebecca Harper works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $93,841 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Brian Franklin serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,836.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Maria Bartlett holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,834.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Alfred Young serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,834.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alexander Tramble works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Alexander earned $93,825 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Deanna Austin serves as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,823.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Eboni Tshibanda serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,819.