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East Lansing public education employees earning one and above

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There is one East Lansing public education employee who earns $150,000 or more annually, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

The highest annual salary earned among East Lansing public education employees was $162,500 to Dori Leyko.

The highest salary was $160,000 in 2020.

According to records, two individuals received some form of compensation for their work from East Lansing in 2021. Of those, no earned less than $20,000.

More than one-third of Michigan residents said they believe school quality has worsened in recent years, and two-thirds say schools need more funding.

Highest paid East Lansing employees

EmployerEmployeeAnnual salary
East Lansing Public SchoolsDori Leyko$162,500
East Lansing Public SchoolsJohn Atkinson$106,114.8