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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 3
Elementary Counselor/Walker County Board of Education
Frances Price holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,456.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Jongsuk Keum serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,916.
Instructional Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Jennifer Palmer serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,899.
Assistant Principal/Walker County Board of Education
Troy Green holds the role of Assistant Principal at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,506.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
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At Walker County Board of Education, Todd Zinkann serves as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,329.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Frank Cope holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,200.
Vocational/Walker County Board of Education
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At Walker County Board of Education, Samantha Hill serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,148.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Steven Brown holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,890.
Special Education Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
April Barger-Howell works as a Special Education Specialist for Walker County Board of Education. April earned $82,877 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Steve Lewis holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,804.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Walker County Board of Education
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Jon Thornton holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,733.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Rebecca Cooke serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,733.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Walker County Board of Education
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Susanne Pritchett is a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,718.
Teacher Support Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
Shannon Hicks holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,671.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Walker County Board of Education
Bradley Stallings holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,568.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Melissa Farmer works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Melissa earned $82,475 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Julia Fowler holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,869.
Diagnostician/Walker County Board of Education
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At Walker County Board of Education, Aimee Jones serves as a Diagnostician. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,733.
School Psychologist/Walker County Board of Education
Temperance Shults is a School Psychologist at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,733.
Grade 8 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Holly Rhudy works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Holly earned $81,642 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Walker County Board of Education
Marcus Parsley holds the role of Assistant Principal at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,336.
Assistant Principal/Walker County Board of Education
Charles Davidson holds the role of Assistant Principal at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,336.
Grade 3 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Melanie Culbreth serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,280.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Walker County Board of Education
Amy Phillips holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,233.
Grade 9 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Derek Parker holds the role of Grade 9 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,224.
Instructional Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
Erin Reynolds is a Instructional Specialist at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,834.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Chase Callaway is a Special Education Interrelated at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,810.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Walker County Board of Education
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Frances Renfro holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,441.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
Mary Brittingham holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,418.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
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At Walker County Board of Education, Ethan Thompson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,273.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Shannon Wells works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Shannon earned $80,183 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Allison Kisor holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,093.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Joel Warren serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,083.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Rachel Lawler works as a Special Education Interrelated for Walker County Board of Education. Rachel earned $80,069 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Walker County Board of Education
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Lisa Carruth is a Occupational Therapist at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,961.
Graduation Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
Abby Bates holds the role of Graduation Specialist at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,943.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Judy Hoven serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,897.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Jacqueline Brown is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,843.
Grade 7 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Anthony Neely holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,840.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
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At Walker County Board of Education, Cindy Young serves as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,820.