Georgia / Jefferson County Board of Education
Agency file
The Jefferson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 476 employees with median total compensation of $29,676; the highest distinct record was $155,999.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 476 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($29,676) — 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 $80,871 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,805. 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 2
Librarian/Media Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
Cynthia Johnson is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,723.
Assistant Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
Rebecca Argoe is a Assistant Principal at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,227.
Assistant Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
Cora Jenkins is a Assistant Principal at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,095.
Special Education Interrelated/Jefferson County Board of Education
Ira Hill works as a Special Education Interrelated for Jefferson County Board of Education. Ira earned $81,511 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Patricia Strange is a Elementary Counselor at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,473.
Special Education Interrelated/Jefferson County Board of Education
Michael Kellam works as a Special Education Interrelated for Jefferson County Board of Education. Michael earned $81,079 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Herberte Higdon is a Assistant Principal at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,927.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Jefferson County Board of Education
Angel Parrish works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Jefferson County Board of Education. Angel earned $80,871 in 2025.
Vocational/Jefferson County Board of Education
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At Jefferson County Board of Education, Erica Lane serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,400.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Jessica Mole works as a Instructional Specialist for Jefferson County Board of Education. Jessica earned $80,281 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Kimberly Hubbard works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Jefferson County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $80,212 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Monika Worthen is a Elementary Counselor at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,212.
Grade 2 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Ashley Woods holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,167.
High School Counselor/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Lindsey Anderson holds the role of High School Counselor at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,167.
Grade 4 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Brittany Turman holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,068.
Gifted/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Jason Winge serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,707.
Kindergarten Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Vaneka Newsome serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,636.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Angela Brown is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,212.
Literacy Coach/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Sonya Spikes is a Literacy Coach at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,182.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Jefferson County Board of Education
Angela Farmer holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,836.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Shannon Widener serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,781.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Ashley Walker holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,319.
Special Education Interrelated/Jefferson County Board of Education
Pamela Mcbride works as a Special Education Interrelated for Jefferson County Board of Education. Pamela earned $77,155 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Paula Jones works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Jefferson County Board of Education. Paula earned $76,504 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Lisa Vaughn is a Grade 5 Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,926.
Grade 6 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Whitney Gouch serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,849.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Scott Tiner is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,770.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Jefferson County Board of Education
Tracy Walden works as a Transportation Director/Mgr for Jefferson County Board of Education. Tracy earned $75,770 in 2025.
Vocational/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Sandy Cook is a Vocational at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,455.
Kindergarten Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Angela Mcdowell is a Kindergarten Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,454.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Jefferson County Board of Education
Joanna Underwood works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Jefferson County Board of Education. Joanna earned $75,432 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Rachel Simpkins is a Instructional Specialist at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,427.
Grade 4 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Phyllis Hill Thomas works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Jefferson County Board of Education. Phyllis earned $74,754 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Sonya Gore serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,754.
Kindergarten Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
April Hoffman works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Jefferson County Board of Education. April earned $74,319 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Maggie Mccrite works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Jefferson County Board of Education. Maggie earned $74,182 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Veronica Frazier holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,155.
Facilitator/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Lonnie Ledger works as a Facilitator for Jefferson County Board of Education. Lonnie earned $73,929 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Jefferson County Board of Education
Angel Uslan holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,775.
Teacher Support Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
Sharon Wells Bates is a Teacher Support Specialist at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,399.