Georgia / Houston County Board of Education
Agency file
The Houston County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 5,717 employees with median total compensation of $41,621; the highest distinct record was $368,092.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 5,717 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,621) — 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 $96,361 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,940. 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 37
Grade 7 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Leslie Clark works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Leslie earned $78,040 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Carey Bassett works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Carey earned $78,024 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Kristy Mcelroy is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,024.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
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Cynthia Harkins is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,964.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
Brandi Crosby is a Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,964.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Jennifer Bolton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,931.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Audra Fermin works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Audra earned $77,903 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Melissa Bryant is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,903.
Military Science Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Philip Turner serves as a Military Science Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,869.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Bellsennes Veargis works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Bellsennes earned $77,863 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
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David Bivins is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,856.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Horace Clark holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,855.
Grade 6 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Elizabeth Beetschen works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $77,812 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Karla Deese works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Karla earned $77,795 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
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Talisa Gray works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Talisa earned $77,790 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Houston County Board of Education
Stephanie Sanders holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,703.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Adrienne Bickel is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,679.
Instructional Specialist/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Ashley Renno serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,664.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Kimberley Laguines serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,644.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Brittany Ortiz serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,593.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Jessica Worrell is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,588.
Kindergarten Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Kelli Sherwood serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,554.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Kristofer Smith holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,516.
Middle School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Kelly Ward serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,502.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Carly Jones serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,483.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Chantal Taylor is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,480.
Grade 5 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Ashley Luloff holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,477.
Gifted/Houston County Board of Education
Theresa Gutierrez works as a Gifted for Houston County Board of Education. Theresa earned $77,379 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Lori Belflower works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Lori earned $77,365 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Kimberly Malaska is a Grade 3 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,355.
Information Service Personnel/Houston County Board of Education
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James Hamm works as a Information Service Personnel for Houston County Board of Education. James earned $77,350 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
Devvie Benefield works as a Special Education Interrelated for Houston County Board of Education. Devvie earned $77,348 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Chayla Kendall serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,296.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Kayeli Wildes holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,274.
Esol Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Deborah Jaimes works as a Esol Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Deborah earned $77,252 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Jessica Richardson is a Kindergarten Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,238.
Other Transportation/Houston County Board of Education
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Avery Hynes holds the role of Other Transportation at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,169.
Grade 1 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Paula Daughdrill is a Grade 1 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,161.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Houston County Board of Education
Robin Wood works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Houston County Board of Education. Robin earned $77,157 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Jody Harbin works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Houston County Board of Education. Jody earned $77,151 in 2025.