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 6
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Walker County Board of Education
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John Kern holds the role of Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,139.
Vocational/Walker County Board of Education
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Mary Pilkington holds the role of Vocational at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,010.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Thomas Swanson is a Special Education Interrelated at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,009.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Elizabeth Beckum works as a Special Education Interrelated for Walker County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $74,009 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Leslie Miller serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,971.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Lester Brown serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,923.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Brandon Self is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,875.
Diagnostician/Walker County Board of Education
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Gerri Stancil holds the role of Diagnostician at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,864.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
At Walker County Board of Education, Tracy Strength serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,860.
Assistant Principal/Walker County Board of Education
Julie Shaw is a Assistant Principal at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,736.
Special Education Interrelated/Walker County Board of Education
Brian Decker is a Special Education Interrelated at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,625.
Grade 6 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Jordan Ramey holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,543.
Grade 8 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Shannon Carter holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,537.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Walker County Board of Education
Suzanne Jennings is a Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,402.
Assistant Principal/Walker County Board of Education
David Sells works as a Assistant Principal for Walker County Board of Education. David earned $73,314 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Joshua Mariakis works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. Joshua earned $73,206 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
Kaitlin Fowler is a Grade 4 Teacher at Walker County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,065.
Vocational/Walker County Board of Education
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Kaita Parrish holds the role of Vocational at Walker County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,995.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Walker County Board of Education
David Johnson works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Walker County Board of Education. David earned $72,818 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Walker County Board of Education
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At Walker County Board of Education, Stephanie Faulkenberry serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,596.
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.
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.
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.
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.