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 91
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mwasaa Sherard holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,141.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Natalie Williams works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Natalie earned $88,138 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Gregory Robisch is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,135.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leah Starkman works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dekalb County Board of Education. Leah earned $88,133 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Timothy Dingle holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,132.
Vocational/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Torrey Cloud serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,130.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Min Edwards serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,115.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Cheryl Miller holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,108.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shevon Brown is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,107.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Ricky Simmons serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,101.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Shonda Gaston works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Shonda earned $88,096 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jacqueline Hart is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,083.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Farris Lewis works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Farris earned $88,070 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Laura Hecker serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,067.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Leslie Tiller is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,067.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Marissa Evans serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,063.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Katherine Murphy holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,061.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Keisha Boyd serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,057.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Thomas Bodnar serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,049.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
John Williams works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. John earned $88,048 in 2025.
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Dekalb County Board of Education
Louella Richardson works as a Teacher of Visually Impaired for Dekalb County Board of Education. Louella earned $88,045 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Maria Garrigosa is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,043.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Sharon Fuller works as a Special Education Specialist for Dekalb County Board of Education. Sharon earned $88,039 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Andria Likely serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,038.
Elementary Counselor/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Terrence Moore is a Elementary Counselor at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,037.
Special Education Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
Christina Perry is a Special Education Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,036.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Byron Jackson serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,033.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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Hillary Harris holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,017.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
Sharonda Christopher holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,006.
Military Science Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Demario Cruver holds the role of Military Science Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,005.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Kodjo D'Almeida serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,005.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Tabatha Jones holds the role of Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,000.
Special Education Interrelated/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Haley Mitchum serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,000.
Parent Coordinator/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Galen Dawson serves as a Parent Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,993.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Karen Edwards holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,991.
School Social Worker/Dekalb County Board of Education
At Dekalb County Board of Education, Katina Batts serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,977.
School Psychologist/Dekalb County Board of Education
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At Dekalb County Board of Education, Anna Bussone serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,975.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Mary Jerzak works as a Esol Teacher for Dekalb County Board of Education. Mary earned $87,974 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dekalb County Board of Education
Jugdaw Deepnarain is a Esol Teacher at Dekalb County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,967.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Dekalb County Board of Education
Ashley Cooley holds the role of Teacher of Profound Intellectual at Dekalb County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,964.