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 10
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Heidi Nostrom works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Heidi earned $68,517 in 2025.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Eugenia Reilly serves as a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level). Their 2025 pay totaled $68,377.
Special Education Specialist/Polk School District
Misti Freeman works as a Special Education Specialist for Polk School District. Misti earned $68,317 in 2025.
Gifted High/Polk School District
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At Polk School District, Joyce Worrell serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,201.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Cindy Mcnabb works as a Instructional Specialist for Polk School District. Cindy earned $68,195 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
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Shaie Kerr is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $68,098.
Grade 2 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Brittany Baines serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,020.
Grade 8 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Allison Childers serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,008.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Kevin Bachtel serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,993.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Ashley Wolfe is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $67,985.
Grade 6 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Angie Corn serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,978.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Kristina Whitfield serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,918.
Vocational/Polk School District
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Cynthia Wanka is a Vocational at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $67,830.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Rena Roper serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,534.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Jennifer Whitaker works as a Instructional Specialist for Polk School District. Jennifer earned $67,477 in 2025.
Hospital/Homebound Instructor/Polk School District
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Michael Williams works as a Hospital/Homebound Instructor for Polk School District. Michael earned $67,406 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Ericka Chaffin serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,312.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Brett Lane holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,257.
Vocational/Polk School District
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Cassandra Jiles works as a Vocational for Polk School District. Cassandra earned $67,246 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Ashley Mcgriff serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,210.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Polk School District
Courtney Hammock works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Polk School District. Courtney earned $67,206 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Pamela Bodiford is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $67,092.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Maria Gray works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Polk School District. Maria earned $67,042 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Kristen Forston holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,007.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Alicia Calhoun works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Polk School District. Alicia earned $67,002 in 2025.
Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr/Polk School District
Renatha Mccauley is a Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $66,965.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
Laura Lewis holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,956.
Early Intervention Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Linda Ramsey serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,956.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Krissy Williams serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,956.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
Julie Sides works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Polk School District. Julie earned $66,956 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Polk School District
Alisa Wagoner is a Grade 5 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $66,956.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
Rebecca Powell is a Esol Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $66,956.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Don Gaines holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,956.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
Linda Golden holds the role of Esol Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,956.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Elizabeth Hartley holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,956.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Joe Burns holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,764.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Polk School District
Lori Hopkins works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Polk School District. Lori earned $66,679 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
Emma Hicks is a Esol Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $66,598.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Mary Vaughn serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,502.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Kendra Brumbelow serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,502.