Georgia / Gilmer County Board of Education
Agency file
The Gilmer County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 778 employees with median total compensation of $41,948; the highest distinct record was $201,710.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 778 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,948) — 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 $84,576 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,333. 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 7
Grade 1 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Emily Bracken works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Emily earned $64,589 in 2025.
Vocational/Gilmer County Board of Education
Bobby Chancey is a Vocational at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,515.
Vocational/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Keith Kucera serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,387.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Joshua Fountain serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,330.
Special Education Interrelated/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Kathy Craig is a Special Education Interrelated at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,274.
Special Education Interrelated/Gilmer County Board of Education
Michael Johnstone holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,250.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Taylor Southern serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,208.
Special Education Interrelated/Gilmer County Board of Education
Allie Buffington holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,203.
Grade 1 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Melissa Martin serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,186.
Grade 8 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Catherine Sampson serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,133.
Vocational/Gilmer County Board of Education
Robert Ferguson holds the role of Vocational at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,014.
Esol Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Lauren Vick holds the role of Esol Teacher at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,917.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Brandy Morgan is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,888.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
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At Gilmer County Board of Education, Rebecca Hensley serves as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,875.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Hollie Davis is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,815.
Grade 8 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Amy Cain works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Amy earned $63,785 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
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Kandice Kara-Lam works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Kandice earned $63,561 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Kayla Giddens is a Grade 4 Teacher at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,407.
Grade 6 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Amanda Bryant works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Amanda earned $63,295 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Angela White holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,911.
Special Education Interrelated/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Paige Johnstone serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,856.
Vocational/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Kenneth Martin serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,682.
Head Start Worker/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Richard Wood serves as a Head Start Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,651.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Michaela Limburg holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,571.
Maintenance Personnel/Gilmer County Board of Education
Michael George holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,040.
Bus Driver/Gilmer County Board of Education
Damien Baker is a Bus Driver at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,977.
Grade 4 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Tiffany Pankey works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $61,776 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Gilmer County Board of Education
Hollie Kiker holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,563.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Gilmer County Board of Education
James Richardson holds the role of Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,526.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Hannah Albertson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,490.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Amanda Etzler works as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Amanda earned $61,184 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Malissa Reece holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,183.
School Nurse/Gilmer County Board of Education
Kelly Smith works as a School Nurse for Gilmer County Board of Education. Kelly earned $61,174 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Gilmer County Board of Education
Laura Sharp holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,127.
Special Education Interrelated/Gilmer County Board of Education
Michelle Sanford holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Gilmer County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,034.
Grade 5 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Tami Colter works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Tami earned $61,005 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Hannah Watkins works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Hannah earned $60,936 in 2025.
School Nurse/Gilmer County Board of Education
Kristie Clinard is a School Nurse at Gilmer County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,810.
Grade 6 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
Stacy Sanford works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Gilmer County Board of Education. Stacy earned $60,791 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Gilmer County Board of Education
At Gilmer County Board of Education, Karen Abbott serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,556.