Georgia / Atlanta Independent School System
Agency file
The Atlanta Independent School System administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 9,667 employees with median total compensation of $66,865; the highest distinct record was $403,671.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 9,667 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,865) — 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 $116,554 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,271. 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.
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Record list
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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kelly Wren serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,087.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ricardo Moore serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,082.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
Wendy Baker is a Gifted at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $114,073.
Gifted High/Atlanta Independent School System
Latrice Woods holds the role of Gifted High at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,051.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Marekus Fluellen serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,042.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Carlene Cogshall holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,039.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Patricia Herndon serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,020.
Instructional Supervisor/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tracy Butler serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,018.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Richard Plante holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,010.
Teacher Support Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Patricia Terrell is a Teacher Support Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,991.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Anthony Decosta holds the role of High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,982.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kandice Richardson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,965.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Gwendolyn Westwood serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,957.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Silvia Fuksman Riet serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,923.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Atlanta Independent School System
Herbert Washington works as a Is Personnel - Support Service for Atlanta Independent School System. Herbert earned $113,919 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Alarie Williams is a Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,906.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Andrea Pendergrass works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Andrea earned $113,896 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sherman Mckie holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,865.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Applemania Bradford holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,839.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Deborah Mays is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,834.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Elizabeth Woods serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,831.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Atlanta Independent School System
Mia Thrash-Miller works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Atlanta Independent School System. Mia earned $113,749 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Michelle Johnson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,736.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Erica Salaam serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,717.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jo Jones holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,713.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kymone Stewart works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kymone earned $113,674 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Danon Ferguson works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Danon earned $113,584 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Mary Snyder works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Atlanta Independent School System. Mary earned $113,582 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Luana Slaughter holds the role of Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,558.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tanganiyka James serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,558.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Edward Carr works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Edward earned $113,541 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Julia Svehla holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,540.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Richard Garner works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Richard earned $113,517 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Deyvi Portee is a Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,500.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Julie Chartier serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,498.
Athletics Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Robert Wilson is a Athletics Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,493.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ashley Weems serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,487.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Nichole Jones serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,451.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Roger Cleckley serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,408.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
George Sabb holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,402.