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 8
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Jesse Lynch is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $73,823.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Wesley Astin serves as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,764.
Grade 7 Teacher/Polk School District
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Brandy Sharpe works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Polk School District. Brandy earned $73,682 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Polk School District
Corinthia Waldrop is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $73,674.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Tabatha Garrett serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,661.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Jennifer Tucker serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,579.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Isabel Fachisthers works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Isabel earned $73,573 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Natalie Shirley works as a Special Education Interrelated for Polk School District. Natalie earned $73,553 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Mistee Wiggins holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,470.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Jessica Gowens serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,388.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
Amy Dingler works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Polk School District. Amy earned $73,360 in 2025.
Gifted/Polk School District
Matthew Foster works as a Gifted for Polk School District. Matthew earned $73,350 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Tia Ware serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,300.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Austin Pope holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,232.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Polk School District
Kristi Ivie is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $73,217.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Ashlee Freels serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,156.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Kimberly Allred works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Kimberly earned $73,141 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Krista Garland is a Instructional Specialist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $73,102.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Laura Lawrence holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,074.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Rachael Ramsey serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,915.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Allison Pace is a Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $72,810.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Polk School District
Rebecca Shepard holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,652.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Kayla Anderson works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Polk School District. Kayla earned $72,498 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Kortney Knott serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,362.
Vocational/Polk School District
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Jarrod Hayden is a Vocational at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $72,296.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Jessie Fonseca is a Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $72,285.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
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Richard Parham is a School Resource Officer at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $72,101.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Jamie Brynteson serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,979.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Rebecca Waldrop is a Kindergarten Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $71,976.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
Amanda Eason holds the role of Esol Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,923.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Kathleen Wilson is a Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $71,852.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Britney Dabbs is a Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $71,752.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
Amy Haney holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,596.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Polk School District
Daniel Davenport holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,573.
Grade 1 Teacher/Polk School District
Jean Tibbitts holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,559.
Superintendent Secretary/Polk School District
Wendy Hardin holds the role of Superintendent Secretary at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,518.
Middle School Counselor/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Angelica Mosley serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,488.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Polk School District
Alana Norman is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $71,476.
Vocational/Polk School District
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Gregory Guthrie holds the role of Vocational at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,475.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
Asha Langston holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,452.