Georgia / Polk School District
Agency file
The Polk School District administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,299 employees with median total compensation of $49,015; the highest distinct record was $196,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,299 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,015) — 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 $84,200 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,990. 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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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Margaret Burkhalter holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,680.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Jeffrey Pilgrim works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. Jeffrey earned $57,629 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Mary Paschal serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,625.
Early Intervention Teacher/Polk School District
Katlyn Day is a Early Intervention Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,598.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Katherine Ring holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,508.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Amanda Blake is a Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,468.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Amanda Culberson is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,448.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Jesse Crider is a Maintenance Personnel at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,384.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Michael Townsend works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. Michael earned $57,339 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Richard Vinson works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. Richard earned $57,272 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Bradley Albert is a Custodial Personnel at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,227.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Darren Lee holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,227.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Richard Dyer is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $57,199.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Roger Kiser serves as a Transportation Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,060.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
Megan King holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,024.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Sydney Greenway serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,852.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
Kellie Thomas is a Grade 8 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $56,787.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Elizabeth Zamudio serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,616.
Behavior Support Specialist (Classified)/Polk School District
Alexis Smith-Sanders works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Classified) for Polk School District. Alexis earned $56,539 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Jeri Houston is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $56,447.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Joyce Lee serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,439.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Olivia Couch serves as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified). Their 2025 pay totaled $56,425.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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Carey Atkins holds the role of School Resource Officer at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,354.
Grade 5 Teacher/Polk School District
Kaitlin Prater works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Polk School District. Kaitlin earned $56,299 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Miranda Varney works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Polk School District. Miranda earned $56,257 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Polk School District
Judith Allen is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $56,228.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Abby Sanchez holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,134.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Polk School District
Kristen Cuddyer is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $56,105.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Jessica Neal works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Polk School District. Jessica earned $56,028 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Tammy Crowe serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,954.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Brittany Lane is a Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,954.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
Evan Brown is a Grade 8 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,954.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Georgia Henderson works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Georgia earned $55,683 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Melissa Rogers serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,612.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Cassie Spurlin is a Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,561.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Bailey Sanders serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,267.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Lucas Queen serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,113.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Desiree Williams serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,906.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
Source-specific fields
Ronald Rush is a School Resource Officer at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $54,896.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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James Ray is a School Resource Officer at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $54,852.