Georgia / Wilkes County Board of Education
Agency file
The Wilkes County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 278 employees with median total compensation of $32,493; the highest distinct record was $147,105.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 278 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($32,493) — 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 $82,016 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,317. 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 1
Superintendent/Wilkes County Board of Education
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At Wilkes County Board of Education, Elizabeth Smith serves as a Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,105.
Principal/Wilkes County Board of Education
Ann Jackson works as a Principal for Wilkes County Board of Education. Ann earned $121,182 in 2025.
Director of Curriculum/Instr/Wilkes County Board of Education
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At Wilkes County Board of Education, Deleki Lee serves as a Director of Curriculum/Instr. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,682.
Principal/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Amy Harkins holds the role of Principal at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,237.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Philip Thompson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,546.
Crossroads Alt School Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Joseph Moon serves as a Crossroads Alt School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,900.
Principal/Wilkes County Board of Education
Jennifer Holton works as a Principal for Wilkes County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $98,436 in 2025.
Special Education Director/Wilkes County Board of Education
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At Wilkes County Board of Education, Lavonda Morton serves as a Special Education Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,436.
Assistant Principal/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Nakia Brinson is a Assistant Principal at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,660.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Charles Elder works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Wilkes County Board of Education. Charles earned $96,616 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Brantley Smith serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,069.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
William Bradford is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,664.
Grade 8 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Pam Hall is a Grade 8 Teacher at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,666.
Young Farmer Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Kyle Wilson is a Young Farmer Teacher at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,916.
Instructional Specialist/Wilkes County Board of Education
Laurie Dehil works as a Instructional Specialist for Wilkes County Board of Education. Laurie earned $90,253 in 2025.
Ctae Director Supervisor of Extended Year Program/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Alicia Finnell is a Ctae Director Supervisor of Extended Year Program at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,666.
Vocational/Wilkes County Board of Education
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At Wilkes County Board of Education, Monica Hardy serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,400.
Instructional Specialist/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Katherine Burdette is a Instructional Specialist at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,950.
Assistant Principal/Wilkes County Board of Education
Robert Jackson is a Assistant Principal at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,882.
Middle School Counselor/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Sharonda Welborn works as a Middle School Counselor for Wilkes County Board of Education. Sharonda earned $86,790 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Mary Welch is a Grade 5 Teacher at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,247.
Food Service Administrator/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Bohler holds the role of Food Service Administrator at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,127.
Principal/Wilkes County Board of Education
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At Wilkes County Board of Education, Arstasia Evans serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,953.
Esol Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Gina Smith serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,724.
Vocational/Wilkes County Board of Education
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At Wilkes County Board of Education, Dexter Nesbitt serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,092.
Assistant Principal/Wilkes County Board of Education
Tyler Mcgill works as a Assistant Principal for Wilkes County Board of Education. Tyler earned $83,028 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Shawn Davis holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,560.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Sandra Gammon serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,122.
Grade 5 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Ashley West works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Wilkes County Board of Education. Ashley earned $82,016 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Julie Driggers works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Wilkes County Board of Education. Julie earned $81,297 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Wilkes County Board of Education
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At Wilkes County Board of Education, Sheila Callaway serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,160.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Wilkes County Board of Education
Shawnna Welch works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Wilkes County Board of Education. Shawnna earned $80,947 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Wilkes County Board of Education
Tiffany Atkins works as a Elementary Counselor for Wilkes County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $80,852 in 2025.
Technology Director/Wilkes County Board of Education
Jonathan Rogers holds the role of Technology Director at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,783.
Special Education Interrelated/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Melanie Forehand works as a Special Education Interrelated for Wilkes County Board of Education. Melanie earned $80,506 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Wilkes County Board of Education
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Karmen Moon works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Wilkes County Board of Education. Karmen earned $79,711 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Wilkes County Board of Education
Jim Mcfather holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,078.
School Psychologist/Wilkes County Board of Education
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At Wilkes County Board of Education, Hannah Carmichael serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,061.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Wilkes County Board of Education
Elizabeth Conard holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,514.
Grade 7 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Christopher Norman works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Wilkes County Board of Education. Christopher earned $77,872 in 2025.