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 8
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Evan Thomas serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,983.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
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Jenny Gutshall works as a Assistant Principal for Houston County Board of Education. Jenny earned $104,965 in 2025.
Athletics Personnel/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Stephanie Burch serves as a Athletics Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,923.
High School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
Karen Strong holds the role of High School Counselor at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,821.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Houston County Board of Education
Amanda Hunnell is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,701.
High School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
Janet Wade works as a High School Counselor for Houston County Board of Education. Janet earned $104,665 in 2025.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Tracy Fendley holds the role of Adapted Phys Education Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,657.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Lisa Carson holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,554.
High School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Pamela Duncan serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,460.
Grade 6 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Kim Newberry serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,331.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Catherine Selph serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,306.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
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William Basby holds the role of Assistant Principal at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,291.
High School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
Denea James holds the role of High School Counselor at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,285.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Jennifer Bowers serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,153.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
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Shayna Brown holds the role of Assistant Principal at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,127.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Houston County Board of Education
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Alissa Carson is a Is Personnel - Support Service at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,118.
Other Transportation/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Timothy Combs serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,118.
Maintenance Personnel/Houston County Board of Education
Clark Elderkin is a Maintenance Personnel at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,118.
Finance/Business Personnel/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Laura Langston serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,118.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Jordan Singletary holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,092.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
Kelly Chastain holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,092.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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At Houston County Board of Education, Katherine Wyatt serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,998.
Other Instructional Provider/Houston County Board of Education
Lori Walker holds the role of Other Instructional Provider at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,958.
Elementary Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
Nekonja Johnson works as a Elementary Counselor for Houston County Board of Education. Nekonja earned $103,860 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Houston County Board of Education
Melody Harris is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $103,707.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Houston County Board of Education
Larry Osborne holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,617.
Middle School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
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Sonja Walker-Gibson works as a Middle School Counselor for Houston County Board of Education. Sonja earned $103,581 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Trina Wright serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,548.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Mara Blalock serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,530.
Food Service Administrator/Houston County Board of Education
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Lauren Koff works as a Food Service Administrator for Houston County Board of Education. Lauren earned $103,519 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Houston County Board of Education
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Wilbert Simmons is a Special Education Interrelated at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $103,503.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
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Ciara Northern works as a Assistant Principal for Houston County Board of Education. Ciara earned $103,501 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
At Houston County Board of Education, Melissa Mackey serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,495.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Houston County Board of Education
Victoria Neely holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,384.
Crossroads/Houston County Board of Education
Barbara Dunaway holds the role of Crossroads at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,250.
Assistant Principal/Houston County Board of Education
Robert Walker is a Assistant Principal at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $103,237.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Houston County Board of Education
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Edward Davis is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $103,024.
Middle School Counselor/Houston County Board of Education
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Melissa Bourke is a Middle School Counselor at Houston County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $102,987.
Diagnostician/Houston County Board of Education
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Rhonda King works as a Diagnostician for Houston County Board of Education. Rhonda earned $102,976 in 2025.
Gifted High/Houston County Board of Education
Stacy Brunelle holds the role of Gifted High at Houston County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,875.