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 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Adlen Lopez holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,212.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shelby Cadle works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shelby earned $9,212 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Caitlin Howard holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,212.
School Nurse/Atlanta Independent School System
Stenisha Owens holds the role of School Nurse at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,192.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Karin Mason works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Karin earned $9,183 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Sharon Wilcox serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,164.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Miriam Green is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,162.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Alethia Barry is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,136.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Robin Minter works as a Substitute Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Robin earned $9,103 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Jamilieah Hernandez is a School Food Service Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,098.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Herman Winston holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,097.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Quatrina Carter is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,090.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Nicolas Kemp works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Nicolas earned $9,067 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Keri Bakari holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,063.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Rose Lawson is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,050.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Cherika Ferguson-Harrell is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,047.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Dorothy Wall holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,019.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tennith Scott is a Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,008.
Crossing Guard/Atlanta Independent School System
Barbara Burson is a Crossing Guard at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,007.
Substitute/Atlanta Independent School System
Marcus Garlington holds the role of Substitute at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,001.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Dion Portis is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $9,000.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Nikia Showers works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Nikia earned $8,992 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Bayyina Hassan works as a Substitute Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Bayyina earned $8,970 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Alexandra Austin is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,959.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Gwyneira Ledford is a Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,946.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Harry Saint Cyr is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,900.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tavares Hampton holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,878.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Tamla Watkins is a Middle School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,877.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Joni Lawson is a High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,877.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Alexandria Petway holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,829.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Ladonia Coe Watson holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,826.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Joel Aitkens is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,780.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Tanisha Rivers is a School Food Service Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,775.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Kalena Davis holds the role of High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,756.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Latifa Peterson is a School Food Service Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,740.
Grade 9 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Pauline Forsythe serves as a Grade 9 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,740.
Substitute/Atlanta Independent School System
Courtney Morgan is a Substitute at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $8,734.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Raymond Willis holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,729.
Crossing Guard/Atlanta Independent School System
Adrienne Raiford holds the role of Crossing Guard at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,715.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberly David holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,695.