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Lee County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Lee County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 1,052 employees with median total compensation of $39,389; the highest distinct record was $264,698.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$44.1M
Employees
1,052
Median total
$39,389
Highest record
$264,698

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,052 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($39,389) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$41,895 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$4,616
$15,476
$39,389
$66,783
$79,144

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $79,144 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,616. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Matthew Suggs

Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$71,146
Base pay
$71,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,146

Matthew Suggs works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Lee County Board of Education. Matthew earned $71,146 in 2025.

Cassandra Wilkerson

Instructional Specialist/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$71,135
Base pay
$71,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,135

Cassandra Wilkerson holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Lee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,135.

Ashli Drew

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$71,054
Base pay
$71,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,054

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$219

Ashli Drew is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,054.

Jennifer Peets

Grade 8 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,953
Base pay
$70,953
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,953

Jennifer Peets works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $70,953 in 2025.

Abby Hinson

Grade 1 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,906
Base pay
$70,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,906

At Lee County Board of Education, Abby Hinson serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,906.

Elizabeth Pennington

Director of Child Serve/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,891
Base pay
$70,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,891

Elizabeth Pennington works as a Director of Child Serve for Lee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $70,891 in 2025.

Abbey Cullifer

Grade 8 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,812
Base pay
$70,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,812

Abbey Cullifer is a Grade 8 Teacher at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,812.

Russell Hayes

Grade 6 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,725
Base pay
$70,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,725

Russell Hayes is a Grade 6 Teacher at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,725.

Veronica Lyons

Grade 4 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,724
Base pay
$70,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,724

At Lee County Board of Education, Veronica Lyons serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,724.

Brooke Smith

Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,552
Base pay
$70,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,552

Brooke Smith works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. Brooke earned $70,552 in 2025.

Brian Bush

Grade 8 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,531
Base pay
$70,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,531

At Lee County Board of Education, Brian Bush serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,531.

Georgia Breeden

Kindergarten Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,424
Base pay
$70,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,424

Georgia Breeden works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. Georgia earned $70,424 in 2025.

Christus Mattingly

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,325
Base pay
$70,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,325

At Lee County Board of Education, Christus Mattingly serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,325.

Holly Vida

Special Education Interrelated/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,177
Base pay
$70,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,177

Holly Vida holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Lee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,177.

Ryan Tindell

High School Counselor/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,044
Base pay
$70,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,044

Ryan Tindell is a High School Counselor at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,044.

John Rayburn

Transportation Mechanic/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

John Rayburn is a Transportation Mechanic at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,000.

Marion Bates

Technology Specialist/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,994
Base pay
$69,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,994

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,060

Marion Bates holds the role of Technology Specialist at Lee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,994.

Kaion Hamilton

Grade 6 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,916
Base pay
$69,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,916

Kaion Hamilton is a Grade 6 Teacher at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $69,916.

Chelsea Geiger

Kindergarten Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,803
Base pay
$69,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,803

Chelsea Geiger works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. Chelsea earned $69,803 in 2025.

Laura Andrews

Grade 1 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,568
Base pay
$69,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,568

Laura Andrews works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. Laura earned $69,568 in 2025.

Jasmine Wiggins

Grade 2 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,488
Base pay
$69,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,488

At Lee County Board of Education, Jasmine Wiggins serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,488.

Myra Rudd

Special Education Interrelated/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,462
Base pay
$69,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,462

At Lee County Board of Education, Myra Rudd serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,462.

Claire Hillard

Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,458
Base pay
$69,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,458

Claire Hillard works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Lee County Board of Education. Claire earned $69,458 in 2025.

Donna Cordle

Esol Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,406
Base pay
$69,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,406

At Lee County Board of Education, Donna Cordle serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,406.

Heather Dowdy

Middle School Counselor/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,390
Base pay
$69,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,390

Heather Dowdy is a Middle School Counselor at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $69,390.

Dallas Martin

Instructional Specialist/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,353
Base pay
$69,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,353

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$268

Dallas Martin is a Instructional Specialist at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $69,353.

Elizabeth Waldron

Instructional Specialist/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,353
Base pay
$69,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,353

At Lee County Board of Education, Elizabeth Waldron serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,353.

Amber Butler

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,109
Base pay
$69,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,109

Amber Butler is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $69,109.

Melanie Aldridge

Grade 6 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,036
Base pay
$69,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,036

Melanie Aldridge works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. Melanie earned $69,036 in 2025.

Mary Powell

Grade 2 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$69,004
Base pay
$69,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,004

At Lee County Board of Education, Mary Powell serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,004.

Connie High

Facilitator/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,970
Base pay
$68,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,970

Connie High holds the role of Facilitator at Lee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,970.

Jessica Mears

Grade 8 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,632
Base pay
$68,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,632

At Lee County Board of Education, Jessica Mears serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,632.

Gordon Pope

Vocational/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,604
Base pay
$68,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,604

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,317

At Lee County Board of Education, Gordon Pope serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,604.

Donielle Powell

Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,600
Base pay
$68,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$378

Donielle Powell holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Lee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,600.

Danella Manville

Grade 7 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,508
Base pay
$68,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,508

Danella Manville is a Grade 7 Teacher at Lee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,508.

Jordyn Hardegree

Grade 2 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,355
Base pay
$68,355
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,355

Jordyn Hardegree works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. Jordyn earned $68,355 in 2025.

Jamie Oder

Vocational/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,330
Base pay
$68,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,330

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$867

Jamie Oder holds the role of Vocational at Lee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,330.

Chambliss Newsome

Gifted/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,224
Base pay
$68,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,224

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$109

Chambliss Newsome works as a Gifted for Lee County Board of Education. Chambliss earned $68,224 in 2025.

John Daughety

Grade 7 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,167
Base pay
$68,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,167

John Daughety works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. John earned $68,167 in 2025.

Cheryl Thompson

Grade 5 Teacher/Lee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$68,164
Base pay
$68,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,164

Cheryl Thompson works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Lee County Board of Education. Cheryl earned $68,164 in 2025.