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Fayette County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Fayette County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 3,753 employees with median total compensation of $43,382; the highest distinct record was $329,308.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$181.3M
Employees
3,753
Median total
$43,382
Highest record
$329,308

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,753 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($43,382) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$48,306 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$2,673
$14,304
$43,382
$81,313
$94,479

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $94,479 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,673. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Grades K-5 Teacher
411 · $74,397
Substitute Teacher
411 · $3,370
Grades 9-12 Teacher
376 · $82,534
Grades 6-8 Teacher
220 · $83,779

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.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Melissa Leonard

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,713
Base pay
$95,713
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,713

At Fayette County Board of Education, Melissa Leonard serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,713.

Pamela Bird

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,630
Base pay
$95,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,630

Pamela Bird works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Fayette County Board of Education. Pamela earned $95,630 in 2025.

Christina Cayer

Grades K-5 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,612
Base pay
$95,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,612

Christina Cayer is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,612.

Cheryl Busby

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,579
Base pay
$95,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,579

Cheryl Busby is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,579.

John Campbell

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,563
Base pay
$95,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,563

John Campbell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,563.

Jamie Carson

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,534
Base pay
$95,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,534

Jamie Carson holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,534.

Patricia Banks

Instructional Specialist P-8/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,530
Base pay
$95,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,530

Patricia Banks works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Fayette County Board of Education. Patricia earned $95,530 in 2025.

Andrea Lakly

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,459
Base pay
$95,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,459

At Fayette County Board of Education, Andrea Lakly serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,459.

Matthew Martin

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,400
Base pay
$95,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,400

Matthew Martin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Fayette County Board of Education. Matthew earned $95,400 in 2025.

Kristen Bogumill

Elementary Counselor/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,376
Base pay
$95,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,376

Kristen Bogumill is a Elementary Counselor at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,376.

Velma Jenkins

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,364
Base pay
$95,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,364

At Fayette County Board of Education, Velma Jenkins serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,364.

Heidi Dick

Grades K-5 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,335
Base pay
$95,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,335

Heidi Dick holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,335.

Michael Smith

Instructional Specialist P-8/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,326
Base pay
$95,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,326

Michael Smith holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,326.

Sheila Autrey

Instructional Specialist/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,304
Base pay
$95,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,304

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,118

At Fayette County Board of Education, Sheila Autrey serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,304.

Denise Merriell

Librarian/Media Specialist/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,219
Base pay
$95,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,219

Denise Merriell works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Fayette County Board of Education. Denise earned $95,219 in 2025.

Jill Daniel

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,189
Base pay
$95,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,189

Jill Daniel is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,189.

Rita Atkinson

Grades K-5 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,178
Base pay
$95,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,178

At Fayette County Board of Education, Rita Atkinson serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,178.

Tracy Larson

Librarian/Media Specialist/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,139
Base pay
$95,139
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,139

At Fayette County Board of Education, Tracy Larson serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,139.

Kendra Willis-Banks

Special Education Interrelated/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,129
Base pay
$95,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,129

Kendra Willis-Banks is a Special Education Interrelated at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,129.

Nicholas Castagna

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,125
Base pay
$95,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,125

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$329

At Fayette County Board of Education, Nicholas Castagna serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,125.

Kelly Rickman

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,026
Base pay
$95,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,026

Kelly Rickman holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,026.

Heather Mcnally

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,018
Base pay
$95,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,018

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$329

At Fayette County Board of Education, Heather Mcnally serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,018.

Sharon Lynch

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,014
Base pay
$95,014
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,014

At Fayette County Board of Education, Sharon Lynch serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,014.

Akida Shephard

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,014
Base pay
$95,014
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,014

Akida Shephard holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,014.

Marilyn Munford

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,990
Base pay
$94,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,990

Marilyn Munford is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,990.

Virginia Young

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,941
Base pay
$94,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,941

Virginia Young holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,941.

Betty Shirley

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,932
Base pay
$94,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,932

Betty Shirley is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,932.

Jodi Bergstrom

Grades K-5 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,929
Base pay
$94,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,929

Jodi Bergstrom holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,929.

Lucia Benzor

Grades K-5 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,925
Base pay
$94,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,925

Lucia Benzor works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Fayette County Board of Education. Lucia earned $94,925 in 2025.

Jennifer Heard

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,923
Base pay
$94,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,923

Jennifer Heard holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,923.

Danielle Kononen

Grades K-5 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,915
Base pay
$94,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,915

Danielle Kononen works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Fayette County Board of Education. Danielle earned $94,915 in 2025.

Julie Patrick

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,901
Base pay
$94,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,901

Julie Patrick is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,901.

Shinelle Henderson

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,896
Base pay
$94,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,896

Shinelle Henderson is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,896.

Kay Brumbelow

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,887
Base pay
$94,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,887

Kay Brumbelow works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Fayette County Board of Education. Kay earned $94,887 in 2025.

Kirsten Saint Preux

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,880
Base pay
$94,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,880

At Fayette County Board of Education, Kirsten Saint Preux serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,880.

Tina Russell

Grades K-5 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,880
Base pay
$94,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,880

At Fayette County Board of Education, Tina Russell serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,880.

Paulette Williams

Grades K-5 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,875
Base pay
$94,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,875

Paulette Williams holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,875.

Heather Carroll

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,850
Base pay
$94,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,850

Heather Carroll is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,850.

Frederick Wright

Librarian/Media Specialist/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,828
Base pay
$94,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,828

Frederick Wright is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Fayette County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,828.

Holly Moseley

Librarian/Media Specialist/Fayette County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$94,796
Base pay
$94,796
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,796

At Fayette County Board of Education, Holly Moseley serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,796.