Georgia / Newton County Board of Education
Agency file
The Newton County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 3,551 employees with median total compensation of $37,312; the highest distinct record was $247,805.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,551 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,312) — 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 $89,928 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,060. 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.
Compare
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
Page 45
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Newton County Board of Education
Serena Keys holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,446.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Newton County Board of Education
Michelle Garber works as a Library/Media Support Parapro for Newton County Board of Education. Michelle earned $13,417 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Newton County Board of Education
Amber Wilkins holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,383.
School Food Service Worker/Newton County Board of Education
Julie Bryson is a School Food Service Worker at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,343.
School Food Service Worker/Newton County Board of Education
Erika Zuniga Vega is a School Food Service Worker at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,318.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Mary Kinard serves as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,247.
Grade 2 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Melissa Carter holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,189.
School Food Service Worker/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Ginger Johnson serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,181.
Custodial Personnel/Newton County Board of Education
Christopher Hickman holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,174.
School Food Service Worker/Newton County Board of Education
Keely Young is a School Food Service Worker at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,168.
Director of Curriculum/Instr/Newton County Board of Education
Penny Mosley holds the role of Director of Curriculum/Instr at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,165.
Substitute Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Mary Griffin serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,140.
Custodial Personnel/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Carmalita Terrell serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,129.
Kindergarten Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Phyllis Whatley is a Kindergarten Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,006.