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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 21
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Paige Thompson is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $37,100.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Teresa Dodson holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,005.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kate Morgan serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,875.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jordan Waller holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,861.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Victoria Novak works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Victoria earned $36,833 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Megan Chase is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $36,667.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Lucy Ahmann works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Lucy earned $36,603 in 2025.
Administrative Support 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Diana Velez serves as a Administrative Support 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,500.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Erica Milam serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,500.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Timothy Taylor serves as a Attorney 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,962.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Carter Hargrove is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $35,947.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Grace Walker holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,947.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Eva Castillo holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,938.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jennifer Lopez works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jennifer earned $35,833 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Angela Macintyre works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Angela earned $35,742 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Ana Sanz holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,543.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jesalyn Hawkes works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jesalyn earned $35,323 in 2025.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Mark Smart holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,068.
Administrative Support 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Wendy Bush holds the role of Administrative Support 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,048.
Paralegal 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Stacey Petschel holds the role of Paralegal 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Elaine Benning serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,000.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Cassandra Davis holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,000.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Petrina Maull serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,000.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Megan Tudor serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,833.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Susan Ayers serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,821.
Senior Executive/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Tracy Mullis holds the role of Senior Executive at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,618.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Michelle Cottle is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $34,500.
Administrative Support 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Mia Collins works as a Administrative Support 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Mia earned $34,500 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Michelle Hurst holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,500.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Megan Rinder-Goddard holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,465.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Nicole Baker serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,109.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Miranda Brock works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Miranda earned $34,000 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Candice Burnett is a Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $33,520.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Sierra Hart holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,280.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Latasha Prempeh serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,153.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Amanda Parker serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,150.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jessica Regula works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jessica earned $32,990 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Megan Sakos holds the role of Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,900.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Melchisedac Lavergne works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Melchisedac earned $32,447 in 2025.
Administrative Support 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Joy White works as a Administrative Support 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Joy earned $32,411 in 2025.