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
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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.