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 84
Teacher Support Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jameese Nwakamma is a Teacher Support Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,906.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Bridgette Jones works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Bridgette earned $89,906 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Claire Foege holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,904.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Beverly Thomas serves as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,904.
Interpreter/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cecilia Forbes works as a Interpreter for Dekalb County Board of Education. Cecilia earned $89,893 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Patrice Foster is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,890.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Madeline Bevineau is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,889.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Helen Royal holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,889.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Nikita Ray-Smith holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,875.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Elvyn Leonard serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,870.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Taylor Hughey holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,862.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Michael Pietras is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,858.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Latressa Crawford is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,843.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cassandra Potenza works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Cassandra earned $89,840 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Natalie Mahon is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,834.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Pamela Williams is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,833.
Human Resources Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Kiiursti Daly holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,828.
Middle School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Marlon Williams holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,819.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michelle Zierten serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,816.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Melissa Johns is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,813.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Laura Merritt holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,809.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ashley Occius serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,808.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gilbert Reynolds holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,798.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Amanda Moss serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,780.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Blaine Paquet serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,779.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Teresa Mcclellan serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,779.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ethan Degeorge serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,779.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Quanita Smith works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Quanita earned $89,774 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Constance King holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,762.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
Corey Carter works as a Vocational for Dekalb County Board of Education. Corey earned $89,761 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Latisha Joseph holds the role of School Social Worker at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,758.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tameka Bacon works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Tameka earned $89,758 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kathryn Huser holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,753.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Renee Burks serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,750.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Dawn Lee serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,747.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Myrtice Cook serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,746.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Latalya Walden is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,745.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jared Marlowe holds the role of School Resource Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,743.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Robin Brewington holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,731.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Wilita Frehiwet holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,724.