Georgia / Public Defender Council, Georgia
Agency file
The Public Defender Council, Georgia handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2025, this agency had 1,048 employees with median total compensation of $62,540; the highest distinct record was $192,347.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,048 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,540) — 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 $117,212 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,271. 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.
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Record list
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Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Micheal Wagner holds the role of Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,250.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Sheli Ladner is a Administrative Assistant 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $58,227.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Scott Lowery serves as a Criminal Investigator 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,112.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Luis Valdez serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,950.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Georgia Judson is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $57,923.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Osha Hammock holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,833.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jacqueline Williams is a Administrative Assistant Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $57,625.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Sierra Stanfield works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Sierra earned $57,461 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Carmen Williams is a Administrative Assistant Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $57,347.
Paralegal 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Mary Smith works as a Paralegal 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Mary earned $57,245 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Casey Ware works as a Criminal Investigator 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Casey earned $57,245 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Stephanie Martin works as a Criminal Investigator 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Stephanie earned $57,200 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Melissa Clark holds the role of Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,200.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Esther Frimpong holds the role of Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,200.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Audra Jennings holds the role of Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,200.
Busi Support Analyst 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Valencia Rowland is a Busi Support Analyst 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $57,200.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Sierra Childers serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,000.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Gary Hester is a Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,713.
Paralegal 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Eryn Jenkins is a Paralegal 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,625.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kathryn Kellam works as a Administrative Assistant Supervisor for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Kathryn earned $56,578 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
T-Keyah Barlow is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,444.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Wanda Bernardini is a Administrative Assistant 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,417.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kaitlyn Hayden serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,342.
Social Services Program Consultant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Candice Chavis serves as a Social Services Program Consultant 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,240.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Carmen Ricks serves as a Administrative Assistant Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,160.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Charity Shepard works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Charity earned $56,042 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Glenna Smith is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,027.