Georgia / Education, Department Of
Agency file
The Education, Department Of administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,412 employees with median total compensation of $64,761; the highest distinct record was $181,282.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,412 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($64,761) — 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 $103,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,433. 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 23
Instruction Paraprofessional 3/Education, Department Of
Catherine Bain holds the role of Instruction Paraprofessional 3 at Education, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,643.
General Trades Technician 3/Education, Department Of
At Education, Department Of, James Chubb serves as a General Trades Technician 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,584.
Purchasing Assistant 3/Education, Department Of
Victoria Bell holds the role of Purchasing Assistant 3 at Education, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,500.
Instruction Paraprofessional 2/Education, Department Of
Harold English works as a Instruction Paraprofessional 2 for Education, Department Of. Harold earned $45,309 in 2025.
General Trades Technician 2/Education, Department Of
Bradley Neil works as a General Trades Technician 2 for Education, Department Of. Bradley earned $45,220 in 2025.
General Trades Technician 3/Education, Department Of
At Education, Department Of, Dexter Simmons serves as a General Trades Technician 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,220.
Administrative Support 3/Education, Department Of
Maria Hernandez is a Administrative Support 3 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $45,196.
Administrative Support 3/Education, Department Of
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Jorge Garcia is a Administrative Support 3 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $45,161.
Teacher (Blind/Deaf)/Education, Department Of
At Education, Department Of, Caleb Creech serves as a Teacher (Blind/Deaf). Their 2025 pay totaled $45,034.
Nurse School Clinic/Education, Department Of
Carolyn Harris works as a Nurse School Clinic for Education, Department Of. Carolyn earned $45,017 in 2025.
Instruction Paraprofessional 3/Education, Department Of
At Education, Department Of, Penney Leeper serves as a Instruction Paraprofessional 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,999.
Administrative Assistant 1/Education, Department Of
Melinda Smith holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Education, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,992.
Instruction Paraprofessional 2/Education, Department Of
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Sara Lynch is a Instruction Paraprofessional 2 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $44,872.
Busi Support Analyst 2/Education, Department Of
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Janzetter Walker is a Busi Support Analyst 2 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $44,840.
Education Program Specialist 4/Education, Department Of
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Claire Smith works as a Education Program Specialist 4 for Education, Department Of. Claire earned $44,362 in 2025.
Instruction Paraprofessional 2/Education, Department Of
Blakelyn Larkin works as a Instruction Paraprofessional 2 for Education, Department Of. Blakelyn earned $44,127 in 2025.
Professional Education Worker/Education, Department Of
At Education, Department Of, Katherine Hudspeth serves as a Professional Education Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,938.
Rehabilitation Counselor 3/Education, Department Of
Carla Mcfadden works as a Rehabilitation Counselor 3 for Education, Department Of. Carla earned $43,910 in 2025.
Instruction Paraprofessional 3/Education, Department Of
Lashunda Jordan is a Instruction Paraprofessional 3 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $43,555.
Virtual Adjunct Staff (Doe)/Education, Department Of
At Education, Department Of, Sarah Johnson serves as a Virtual Adjunct Staff (Doe). Their 2025 pay totaled $43,479.
Health Aide 3/Education, Department Of
At Education, Department Of, Denice Lamar serves as a Health Aide 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,340.
Teacher (Blind/Deaf)/Education, Department Of
Pamela Gonzalez is a Teacher (Blind/Deaf) at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $43,220.
Instruction Paraprofessional 2/Education, Department Of
Joseph Goldberger is a Instruction Paraprofessional 2 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $43,160.
Professional Education Worker/Education, Department Of
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Elena Lorenzo Zamora holds the role of Professional Education Worker at Education, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,928.
Health Aide 3/Education, Department Of
At Education, Department Of, Debra Wells serves as a Health Aide 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,808.
Instruction Paraprofessional 3/Education, Department Of
Darlene Thomas works as a Instruction Paraprofessional 3 for Education, Department Of. Darlene earned $42,795 in 2025.
Teacher (Blind/Deaf)/Education, Department Of
Annika Ryan holds the role of Teacher (Blind/Deaf) at Education, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,276.
Education Program Specialist 4/Education, Department Of
Monica Abello works as a Education Program Specialist 4 for Education, Department Of. Monica earned $42,178 in 2025.
Education Program Specialist 4/Education, Department Of
Samantha Justice is a Education Program Specialist 4 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $42,178.
Instruction Paraprofessional 3/Education, Department Of
Larhonda Strickland is a Instruction Paraprofessional 3 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $42,087.
Administrative Assistant 3/Education, Department Of
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Tosha Brown is a Administrative Assistant 3 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $42,045.
Professional Education Worker/Education, Department Of
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Vanessa Robisch holds the role of Professional Education Worker at Education, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,001.
Aud/Speech Pathologist 2/Education, Department Of
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At Education, Department Of, Angela Fisher serves as a Aud/Speech Pathologist 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,682.
Instruction Paraprofessional 3/Education, Department Of
Sherry Grist works as a Instruction Paraprofessional 3 for Education, Department Of. Sherry earned $41,651 in 2025.
Virtual Adjunct Staff (Doe)/Education, Department Of
Colby Williams works as a Virtual Adjunct Staff (Doe) for Education, Department Of. Colby earned $41,369 in 2025.
Instruction Paraprofessional 3/Education, Department Of
Tammy Covington is a Instruction Paraprofessional 3 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $41,225.
Education Program Specialist 4/Education, Department Of
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Tara Minder is a Education Program Specialist 4 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $41,186.
Support Services Worker/Education, Department Of
Lisa Parsons holds the role of Support Services Worker at Education, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,140.
Instruction Paraprofessional 3/Education, Department Of
Mary Drinkard is a Instruction Paraprofessional 3 at Education, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $40,831.
Instruction Paraprofessional 2/Education, Department Of
Cheryl Stokes works as a Instruction Paraprofessional 2 for Education, Department Of. Cheryl earned $40,770 in 2025.