Georgia / Walker County Board of Education
Agency file
The Walker County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,855 employees with median total compensation of $37,917; the highest distinct record was $178,276.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,855 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,917) — 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 $75,266 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,699. 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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Tara Mclaughlin works as a Special Education Interrelated for Walker County Board of Education. Tara earned $72,569 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Melissa Shirley serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,544.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
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Tammy Galyon works as a Special Education Interrelated for Walker County Board of Education. Tammy earned $72,162 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Kristen Amant works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Kristen earned $72,107 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Cynthia Shirley serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,074.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Elisa Richardson serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,964.
Grade 3 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Tamara Scott works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Tamara earned $71,964 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Blake Turner serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,964.
Grade 10 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Michelle Parrish holds the role of Grade 10 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,963.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Tonja Broom serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,856.
Grade 7 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Richard Haskins holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,851.
Grade 5 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Kari Swafford works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Kari earned $71,805 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
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Catherine Decker works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Catherine earned $71,764 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Franklin Cobos is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,764.
Technology Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
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James Swanson holds the role of Technology Specialist at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,719.
Grade 4 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Carol Cobb serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,664.
Kindergarten Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Marti Higdon works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Marti earned $71,664 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Selena Seymour serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,598.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Walker County Board of Education
Donna Ensley works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Walker County Board of Education. Donna earned $71,574 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
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Melissa Rettig is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,564.
Grade 4 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Benjamin Hill works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Benjamin earned $71,528 in 2025.
School Nurse/Walker County Board of Education
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Barbara Elliott works as a School Nurse for Walker County Board of Education. Barbara earned $71,500 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Ronnie Evans works as a Special Education Interrelated for Walker County Board of Education. Ronnie earned $71,464 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Melissa Generazio serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,464.
Grade 5 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Jennifer Summers works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $71,464 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Kesha Swanson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Walker County Board of Education. Kesha earned $71,464 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Christina Wooten is a Grade 2 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,464.
Grade 4 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Barbra Lail is a Grade 4 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,464.
Grade 2 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Martha Martin holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,324.
Grade 5 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Laura Smalley holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,288.
Kindergarten Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Elizabeth Millirons serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,277.
Grade 7 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Elisa Loftin works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Elisa earned $71,263 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Walker County Board of Education
Abby Shadrick holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,239.
School Psychologist/Walker County Board of Education
Susan Brown is a School Psychologist at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,220.
Grade 3 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Rhonda Epperson holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,203.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Kelly Terry serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,167.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Brenda Giddens serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,164.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Walker County Board of Education
Samuel Queen is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,071.
Grade 6 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Mary Orr holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,058.
Grade 4 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Melanie Ratliff serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,048.