Georgia / Jackson County Board of Education
Agency file
The Jackson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,925 employees with median total compensation of $48,156; the highest distinct record was $249,258.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,925 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($48,156) — 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 $85,830 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,182. 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
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Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Jackson County Board of Education
Kelley Benkoski is a Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,308.
Grade 5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Anna Stevens is a Grade 5 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,158.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Jackson County Board of Education
Kristen Clark is a Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,152.
Grade 8 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Jennifer Webb works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $72,141 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Stephen Whittaker serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,139.
Maintenance Personnel/Jackson County Board of Education
Roger Sears works as a Maintenance Personnel for Jackson County Board of Education. Roger earned $72,133 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Jessica Lunceford works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Jessica earned $72,108 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Karen Mergele serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,107.
Grade 8 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Brittany Bennett serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,075.
Grade 2 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Candice Pope holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,899.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
David Richardson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,783.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Jackson County Board of Education
Hayley Gallagher works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Jackson County Board of Education. Hayley earned $71,754 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Keri Southard works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Keri earned $71,677 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Ashley Bailey holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,656.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Jackson County Board of Education
Stephanie Cleveland holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,651.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Jackson County Board of Education
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Haley Meier is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,522.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Tia Turco serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,475.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Jackson County Board of Education
Brittany Peevy holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,445.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Jackson County Board of Education
Judith Benson is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,386.
School Social Worker/Jackson County Board of Education
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Elise Thrift is a School Social Worker at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,296.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Kristen Harmon works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Kristen earned $71,269 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Jennifer Wyatt works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $71,266 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
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Kasey Sheridan works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Kasey earned $71,207 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Amber Thomas is a Grade 6 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,128.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Stephanie Langley serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,092.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Jackson County Board of Education
Karen Mangino holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,063.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Matthew Maier is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,053.
Grade 4 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Martha Hill holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,052.
Grade 1 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Candace Brooks is a Grade 1 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,046.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Danie'L Fowler serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,975.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
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Joshua Lingerfelt is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,826.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Jackson County Board of Education
Melissa Pennington is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,810.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Jackson County Board of Education
Zeb Lackey works as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual for Jackson County Board of Education. Zeb earned $70,793 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Randal Clanton works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Randal earned $70,735 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
At Jackson County Board of Education, Luke Rushing serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,710.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Amanda Cherkas holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,701.
Grade 2 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Karen Sapecky works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Jackson County Board of Education. Karen earned $70,677 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Christine Matovina holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,677.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Jackson County Board of Education
Alex Smith is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Jackson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,642.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Jackson County Board of Education
Karen Gildemeyer holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Jackson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,603.