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 10
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Michelle Landley Lee holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,437.
Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tonya Izzard holds the role of Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,419.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Carol Kellyman is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $130,316.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Chester Smith holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,196.
Director of Student Services/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Erin Broyard-Baptiste serves as a Director of Student Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,161.
Director of Curriculum/Instr/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Lummie Baker serves as a Director of Curriculum/Instr. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,101.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Lasonya Edwards works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Lasonya earned $130,021 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Jill Adams holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,021.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Latonia Massey-Hunter works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Latonia earned $130,021 in 2025.
Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Amy Heutel works as a Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Amy earned $130,020 in 2025.
Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Robert Clayton serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,020.
Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Crystal Pounds serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,884.
Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Valerie Kennedy works as a Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Valerie earned $129,814 in 2025.
Director of Psycho-Ed Program/Dekalb County Board of Education
Lila Brown holds the role of Director of Psycho-Ed Program at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,781.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Kerwin Hughes is a School Resource Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $129,629.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Michael Shaw serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,614.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Makeba West holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,594.
High School Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Akila Scott works as a High School Counselor for Dekalb County Board of Education. Akila earned $129,449 in 2025.
Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Krystye Tatum serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,437.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Cedric Masten holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,404.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Alisa Wagner works as a Vocational for Dekalb County Board of Education. Alisa earned $129,338 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Sonja Tobler is a School Social Worker at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $129,334.
Human Resources Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Josie Moss is a Human Resources Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $129,279.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tasha Etheridge-Farley is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $129,261.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ulysses Foston works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Ulysses earned $129,239 in 2025.
Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sherita Davis holds the role of Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,187.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Glennis Jackson serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,048.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Terri Dunlap holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,005.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Scherita Daniel is a Assistant Principal at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $128,995.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Reginald House holds the role of School Resource Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,948.
School Resource Officer/Dekalb County Board of Education
Corey Taylor is a School Resource Officer at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $128,887.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Patricia Wells works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Patricia earned $128,645 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Marilynn Hollis serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,614.
Information Service Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Brian Warren works as a Information Service Personnel for Dekalb County Board of Education. Brian earned $128,583 in 2025.
Information Service Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, James Clement serves as a Information Service Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,583.
Assistant Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
Thalia Watson works as a Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Board of Education. Thalia earned $128,540 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mona Reynolds holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,473.
Instructional Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Marchetta Kimmons works as a Instructional Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Marchetta earned $128,386 in 2025.
Principal/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kanessa Fain serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,386.
Information Service Personnel/Dekalb County Board of Education
Fredrick King is a Information Service Personnel at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $128,333.