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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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.