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
Highest-paid first / page 16
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Cynthia Carter is a Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $53,410.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Polk School District
Erin Beck is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $53,304.
Transportation Mechanic/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Kaleb Shelton serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,965.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Jeremi Wester serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,940.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Samuel Dean works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Samuel earned $52,934 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
Alexis Lynch holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,788.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Sheena Stringer is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $52,694.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
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Kayla Laukka works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Polk School District. Kayla earned $52,580 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Maggie Blankenship is a Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $52,474.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Hannah Corbin serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,455.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Jayde Johnson holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,259.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Tobby Payne serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,257.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Polk School District
Jodi Knight works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Polk School District. Jodi earned $52,147 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Katie Ashmore serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,081.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
Jodi Wilkerson is a Grade 8 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $51,787.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Lauren Carter works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Polk School District. Lauren earned $51,684 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Sara Smith holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,637.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Russell Arnold works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Polk School District. Russell earned $51,615 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
Benjamin Bailey holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,407.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Tiffany Womack is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $51,322.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Brittany Moore holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,313.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Polk School District
Jennifer Palafox holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,313.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
Joseph Stephens is a Grade 8 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $51,227.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Holly Painter serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,141.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Polk School District
Mary Golden is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $51,141.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Elizabeth Weldon holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,137.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
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Rachel Kelley works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Rachel earned $51,133 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Kyle Roberson is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $51,113.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Polk School District
Autumn Wallace works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Polk School District. Autumn earned $51,080 in 2025.
Social Worker Assistant/Polk School District
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Christina Garrett is a Social Worker Assistant at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $51,077.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
Jeremy Cope works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. Jeremy earned $51,047 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Jonathan Suppes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Jonathan earned $50,971 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Kara Short holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,872.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Kaila Chivers works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Kaila earned $50,856 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Emma Thompson works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Polk School District. Emma earned $50,572 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Robert Beck serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,538.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Sydney Ross works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Sydney earned $50,527 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Melissa Flores holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,474.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Maggie Lindsey is a Kindergarten Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $50,434.
Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded/Polk School District
Melissa Willis holds the role of Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,372.