Polk County Public Schools
Senior Director Payroll
Tara McDowell in 2025 was employed at Polk County Public Schools and had an annual salary of $116,119, according to public records. This salary was 152 percent higher than the average and 133 percent higher than the median salary in Polk County Public Schools.
Polk County Public Schools records show Tara McDowell held two jobs from 2020 to 2025.
According to the public records employee's salary increased by $4,466 from 2024 to 2025, which is a 4.0 percent rise. Since 2020, the salary has increased by $60,004, a total rise of 106.9 percent.
| Year | 2025 |
| Full Name | Tara McDowell |
| Job Title | Senior Director Payroll |
| State | Florida |
| Employer | Polk County Public Schools |
| Annual Wage | $116,119 |
| Pay Plan |
*Information may include where available: salary, bonuses, benefits, retirement contributions, pensions, and other financial data.
| Employer Name | Polk County Public Schools |
| Year | 2025 |
| Number of Employees | 12,802 |
| Average Annual Wage | $46,024 |
| Median Annual Wage | $49,784 |
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