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 6
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Dameon Wilkinson holds the role of Bus Driver at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,448.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Shelley Bailey serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,393.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Bernice Norman holds the role of Bus Driver at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,336.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Wilkes County Board of Education
Jessica Wright works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Wilkes County Board of Education. Jessica earned $16,294 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Wilkes County Board of Education
Haley Fisher works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Wilkes County Board of Education. Haley earned $16,147 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Wilkes County Board of Education
Ya'Kweisha Lackey is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,106.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Robin Baumert serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,048.
School Food Service Worker/Wilkes County Board of Education
Vanessa Stewart holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,008.
Secretary/Wilkes County Board of Education
Amy Newton holds the role of Secretary at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,000.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Wilkes County Board of Education
Virginia Velez-Mercier is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,931.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Brenda Hill serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,927.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Wilkes County Board of Education
Sable Vanhart holds the role of Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,893.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Clemon Wooten works as a Bus Driver for Wilkes County Board of Education. Clemon earned $15,767 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Jasmine Gresham serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,734.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Ricky Reid works as a Bus Driver for Wilkes County Board of Education. Ricky earned $15,587 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Wilkes County Board of Education
Cheryl Williams holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,583.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Velda Bolton works as a Bus Driver for Wilkes County Board of Education. Velda earned $15,561 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Thomas Bunch works as a Bus Driver for Wilkes County Board of Education. Thomas earned $15,486 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Wilkes County Board of Education
Lisa Ferguson holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,453.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Jimmy Porter works as a Bus Driver for Wilkes County Board of Education. Jimmy earned $15,190 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Carl Davis serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,060.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Ronald Lindsey is a Bus Driver at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,985.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
John Hansen is a Bus Driver at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,945.
Special Education Interrelated/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Tara Swygert serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,640.
School Food Service Worker/Wilkes County Board of Education
Lauren Steward works as a School Food Service Worker for Wilkes County Board of Education. Lauren earned $14,634 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Daria Jenkins is a Grade 2 Teacher at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,834.
School Food Service Worker/Wilkes County Board of Education
Yashika Williams works as a School Food Service Worker for Wilkes County Board of Education. Yashika earned $13,760 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Wilkes County Board of Education
Janet Norman holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,676.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Wilkes County Board of Education
Whitney Dawson is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,574.
Grade 7 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Rosilyn Hunt works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Wilkes County Board of Education. Rosilyn earned $13,433 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Wilkes County Board of Education
Denise Grant is a School Food Service Worker at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,378.
School Food Service Worker/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Frankie Andrews serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,996.
Grade 6 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Joni Keiser holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,873.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Wilkes County Board of Education
Terri Hammond holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Wilkes County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,697.
Substitute Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Darlene Stewart serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,586.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Sarah Smith serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,309.
Grade 1 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
At Wilkes County Board of Education, Leslie Souther serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,043.
Bus Driver/Wilkes County Board of Education
Wanda Hubbard is a Bus Driver at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,466.
Grade 4 Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Thomas Denard works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Wilkes County Board of Education. Thomas earned $9,361 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Wilkes County Board of Education
Elizabeth Hoffmann is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Wilkes County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $8,162.