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Georgia / Polk School District / Grades 9-12 Teacher

Job-title file

Grades 9-12 Teacher

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

93 employees hold this title in Polk School District. Median total compensation for the role is $64,805, above the department median of $49,015.

Employees
93
Total payroll
$5.5M
Role median
$64,805
Agency median
$49,015
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,803$114,181+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 93 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Grades 9-12 Teacher pay vs. Georgia

Across all employers in Georgia, the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — about 25,730 people — is $75,480. Polk School District pays a median base salary of $66,956 for this role, 11% below that figureabout the 35th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Polk School District sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$49,450
$60,950
$75,480
$79,240
$96,820
Polk School District median · $66,956

The bar is the range of annual wages for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education across every employer in Georgia, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Polk School District’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — about 1,065,210 people — is $72,040. Polk School District’s median base salary is 7% below that national figure, about the 39th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$48,780
$59,980
$72,040
$92,570
$107,600
Polk School District median · $66,956

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Georgia range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 77 of 93 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Polk School District is $64,805, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Georgia

Grades 9-12 Teacher is held in 179 Georgia departments. In Polk School District, the median of $64,805 ranks #101 of 179.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Grades 9-12 Teacher role in other Georgiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Biff Parson

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$139,901
Base pay
$139,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,901

Biff Parson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Biff earned $139,901 in 2025.

Nicholas Sikes

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$115,738
Base pay
$115,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,738

Nicholas Sikes is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $115,738.

Jeremy Ruark

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$113,884
Base pay
$113,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,884

Jeremy Ruark holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,884.

Mike Worthington

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$106,545
Base pay
$106,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,545

Mike Worthington works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Mike earned $106,545 in 2025.

Jeffrey Gossett

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$92,773
Base pay
$92,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,773

Jeffrey Gossett is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $92,773.

Candace Murdock

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$92,215
Base pay
$92,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,215

At Polk School District, Candace Murdock serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,215.

Thomas Boyd

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$90,783
Base pay
$90,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,783

At Polk School District, Thomas Boyd serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,783.

Ahren Jones

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$89,199
Base pay
$89,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,199

At Polk School District, Ahren Jones serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,199.

Shannon Mcelwee

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$89,056
Base pay
$89,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,056

At Polk School District, Shannon Mcelwee serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,056.

James Eubanks

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$88,664
Base pay
$88,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,664

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$188

James Eubanks is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,664.

Camille Whitfield

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$88,222
Base pay
$88,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,222

Camille Whitfield is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,222.

Tracy Malone

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$85,370
Base pay
$85,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,370

Tracy Malone is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,370.

Sarah Conway

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$84,055
Base pay
$84,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,055

At Polk School District, Sarah Conway serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,055.

Heather Miller

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$83,005
Base pay
$83,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,005

At Polk School District, Heather Miller serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,005.

Christopher Reaves

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$82,690
Base pay
$82,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,690

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,292

Christopher Reaves works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Christopher earned $82,690 in 2025.

Lindsey Campbell

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$79,468
Base pay
$79,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,468

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$440

Lindsey Campbell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,468.

John Tracy

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$79,054
Base pay
$79,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,054

John Tracy is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $79,054.

Connor Teems

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$77,899
Base pay
$77,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,899

Connor Teems is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $77,899.

Autumn Casey

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$77,036
Base pay
$77,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,036

At Polk School District, Autumn Casey serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,036.

William Orebaugh

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$76,531
Base pay
$76,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,531

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$348

William Orebaugh holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,531.

Julie Westfield

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$76,345
Base pay
$76,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,345

Julie Westfield works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Julie earned $76,345 in 2025.

Nicholas Day

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$75,733
Base pay
$75,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,733

Nicholas Day is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $75,733.

Janet Hunnicutt

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$75,521
Base pay
$75,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,521

Janet Hunnicutt holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,521.

Brian Griffin

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$75,521
Base pay
$75,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,521

Brian Griffin holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,521.

Vivian Bleecker

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$75,521
Base pay
$75,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,521

Vivian Bleecker works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Vivian earned $75,521 in 2025.

Bryan Mcdurmon

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$74,871
Base pay
$74,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,871

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$586

At Polk School District, Bryan Mcdurmon serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,871.

Jennifer Ballard

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$74,239
Base pay
$74,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,239

Jennifer Ballard holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,239.

Isabel Fachisthers

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$73,573
Base pay
$73,573
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,573

Isabel Fachisthers works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Isabel earned $73,573 in 2025.

Tia Ware

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$73,300
Base pay
$73,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,300

At Polk School District, Tia Ware serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,300.

Kimberly Allred

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$73,141
Base pay
$73,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,141

Kimberly Allred works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Kimberly earned $73,141 in 2025.

Kortney Knott

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$72,362
Base pay
$72,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,362

At Polk School District, Kortney Knott serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,362.

Robert Jones

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$70,493
Base pay
$70,493
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,493

Robert Jones holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,493.

Heidi Nostrom

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$68,517
Base pay
$68,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,517

Heidi Nostrom works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Heidi earned $68,517 in 2025.

Shaie Kerr

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$68,098
Base pay
$68,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,098

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$343

Shaie Kerr is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $68,098.

Kevin Bachtel

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$67,993
Base pay
$67,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,993

At Polk School District, Kevin Bachtel serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,993.

Brett Lane

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$67,257
Base pay
$67,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,257

Brett Lane holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,257.

Ashley Mcgriff

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$67,210
Base pay
$67,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,210

At Polk School District, Ashley Mcgriff serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,210.

Maria Gray

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$67,042
Base pay
$67,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,042

Maria Gray works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Maria earned $67,042 in 2025.

Don Gaines

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$66,956
Base pay
$66,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,956

Don Gaines holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,956.

Joe Burns

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District

2025 total comp
$66,764
Base pay
$66,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,764

Joe Burns holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,764.