Georgia / Ware County Board of Education
Agency file
The Ware County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,207 employees with median total compensation of $41,253; the highest distinct record was $157,956.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,207 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,253) — 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 $80,368 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,207. 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 14
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
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Carol Padgett is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,506.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
At Ware County Board of Education, Jeana Mercer serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,193.
Grade 4 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
At Ware County Board of Education, Lara Carter serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,106.
Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr/Ware County Board of Education
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Iesha Croom is a Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,090.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Ware County Board of Education
Jessica Hinely is a Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,074.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
Eddie Devlin works as a Special Education Interrelated for Ware County Board of Education. Eddie earned $49,062 in 2025.
School Nurse/Ware County Board of Education
Casey Todman holds the role of School Nurse at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,052.
Grade 8 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
At Ware County Board of Education, Priscilla Jones serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,847.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
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At Ware County Board of Education, Gabrielle Walker serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,830.
Grade 7 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Dana Pennamon is a Grade 7 Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,558.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
Hannah Hampton holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,554.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
Dianna Adams works as a Special Education Interrelated for Ware County Board of Education. Dianna earned $48,532 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Maelyn Pittman is a Grade 6 Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,474.
Bus Driver/Ware County Board of Education
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At Ware County Board of Education, Angela Hampton serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,346.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Anna Roberts is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,274.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
At Ware County Board of Education, Stephanie King serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,269.
Grade 1 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Kristen Williams is a Grade 1 Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,241.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
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Ciera Strange works as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher for Ware County Board of Education. Ciera earned $48,074 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
At Ware County Board of Education, Julianna Johnson serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,997.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
Abagail Gold holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,986.
Grade 5 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Micah Harrell works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Ware County Board of Education. Micah earned $47,951 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Ware County Board of Education
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Jody Merritt works as a Bus Driver for Ware County Board of Education. Jody earned $47,937 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Savannah Jeffers works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Ware County Board of Education. Savannah earned $47,856 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Casey Bazemore is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,810.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Melanie Carter holds the role of Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,679.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
Melanie Mcdowell works as a Special Education Interrelated for Ware County Board of Education. Melanie earned $47,634 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Ware County Board of Education
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At Ware County Board of Education, Tonia Stewart serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,628.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Amber Medders works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Ware County Board of Education. Amber earned $47,586 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Ware County Board of Education
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Brian Morehouse holds the role of Bus Driver at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,537.
School Resource Officer/Ware County Board of Education
Dereck Cobb holds the role of School Resource Officer at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,536.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
Kayla Forbes works as a Special Education Interrelated for Ware County Board of Education. Kayla earned $47,518 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Arlesia Level holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,492.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
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Hailey Braddy is a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,211.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
Randi Lloyd is a Special Education Interrelated at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,128.
Transportation Mechanic/Ware County Board of Education
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Jason Belle is a Transportation Mechanic at Ware County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,103.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
At Ware County Board of Education, Caroline Higginson serves as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,986.
Grade 1 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Jennifer Pafford holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,986.
Special Education Interrelated/Ware County Board of Education
Amber Matthews holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,795.
Middle School Counselor/Ware County Board of Education
Vanessa Thrift works as a Middle School Counselor for Ware County Board of Education. Vanessa earned $46,791 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Ware County Board of Education
Cassidy Thrift holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Ware County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,735.