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 73
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gloria Cleveland works as a Teacher Support Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Gloria earned $93,023 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nicole Pendergrass holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,005.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Denise Thomas serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,996.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Abayomi Ojore works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Abayomi earned $92,994 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Blayre Barlow serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,989.
Military Science Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Haamid Malik is a Military Science Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,984.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
James Bartlett works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. James earned $92,981 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jared Brown works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Jared earned $92,962 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Zenobia Williams holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,958.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Constance Folsom holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,947.
Other Instructional Provider/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Marques Herrington serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,936.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Edward Baety serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,934.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Margaret Martin serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,927.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Keaunna Gilstrap works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Keaunna earned $92,924 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Dewanna Mcgruder works as a Special Education Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Dewanna earned $92,923 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Erika Martinez Nutter holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,921.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Alexander Francis holds the role of School Resource Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,911.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pamela Marsingill is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,907.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Adrian Taite serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,903.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Clishe Thomas serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,888.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Curlena Pippins holds the role of Vocational at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,884.
Is Personnel - Instruction Service/Dekalb County Board of Education
Beverly Phifer-Holloway holds the role of Is Personnel - Instruction Service at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,878.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Janette Liburd is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,871.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ferin Abdulla is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,835.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Erica Jackson is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,830.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Pauline Mcfarlane-Kuumba serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,819.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Travis Copeland serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,814.
Substitute Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robert Pritchett works as a Substitute Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Robert earned $92,809 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Corey Lazenby is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,806.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Tiffani Taylor serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,804.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jovan Phillip holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,798.
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brittany Milner is a Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,789.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Trinesia Strozier serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,788.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ayasha Hanif holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,786.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Reuben Jones is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,786.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Theresa Link holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,762.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ursula Fambro serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,739.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Arshad Abdul-Rasheed serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,737.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jennifer Byron is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,733.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Sophia Cherry serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,721.