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 9
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Tamala Wilson is a Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $71,452.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Timothy Warren works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Polk School District. Timothy earned $71,323 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Elizabeth Johnson is a Instructional Specialist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $71,293.
Vocational/Polk School District
Anna Williams is a Vocational at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $71,183.
Occupational Therapist/Polk School District
Source-specific fields
Emily Newberry is a Occupational Therapist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $71,122.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Kristofer Maynard holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,967.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Gevin Johnson is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,962.
Vocational/Polk School District
Source-specific fields
Susan Porterfield works as a Vocational for Polk School District. Susan earned $70,832 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Krissy Chance-Bailey serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,762.
Vocational/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, William Ivie serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,592.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Jennifer Hovers serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,500.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Robert Jones holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,493.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Charles Isbell serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,486.
Grade 5 Teacher/Polk School District
Amy Sikes is a Grade 5 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,257.
Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded/Polk School District
Kevin Geier is a Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,257.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Brittany Millsap is a Kindergarten Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,158.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Kerri Newby holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,149.
Grade 5 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Maci Hooper serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,118.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Leanna Morton serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,037.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Polk School District
Christy Ford holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,949.
Grade 4 Teacher/Polk School District
Rachael Truitt is a Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $69,949.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Levi Wigley holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,946.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Reid Dover is a Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $69,757.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Richard Butterworth holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,751.
Transportation Mechanic/Polk School District
Bryan Cole is a Transportation Mechanic at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $69,746.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Jacob Addison works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Jacob earned $69,720 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Jerry Tracy serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,689.
Occupational Therapist/Polk School District
Source-specific fields
Sherrie White is a Occupational Therapist at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $69,687.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
Chandler Gray is a Grade 6 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $69,676.
School Nutrition Maintenance/Polk School District
Michael Brown holds the role of School Nutrition Maintenance at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,526.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Russell Tant works as a Custodial Personnel for Polk School District. Russell earned $69,526 in 2025.
Vocational/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Susan Wood serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,179.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Anslee Earwood works as a Instructional Specialist for Polk School District. Anslee earned $68,968 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Polk School District
John Coman works as a Maintenance Personnel for Polk School District. John earned $68,947 in 2025.
Crossroads/Polk School District
Christina Christian is a Crossroads at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $68,852.
High School Counselor/Polk School District
Alexis Cohen works as a High School Counselor for Polk School District. Alexis earned $68,754 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Polk School District
Source-specific fields
At Polk School District, Sheena Presley serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,742.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Donna Payne serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,593.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Josh Kirby works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Polk School District. Josh earned $68,558 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Polk School District
Source-specific fields
Michael Barker is a School Resource Officer at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $68,533.