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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School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lasha Barnes serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,206.
Substitute/Atlanta Independent School System
Tara Nicholson holds the role of Substitute at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,189.
Substitute/Atlanta Independent School System
Thelma Cook works as a Substitute for Atlanta Independent School System. Thelma earned $14,189 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lolita Horton serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,114.
Substitute/Atlanta Independent School System
John Conde works as a Substitute for Atlanta Independent School System. John earned $14,079 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tirza Rhoden is a Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $14,056.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tony Graves serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,056.
Athletics Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Quinton Wesley works as a Athletics Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Quinton earned $14,054 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Brooke Linefsky is a Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $14,052.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Tammy Knox holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,052.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Keydra Evans serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,043.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Melissa Hernandez Mavares works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Atlanta Independent School System. Melissa earned $14,011 in 2025.
Athletics Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Bethani Mcdaniel works as a Athletics Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Bethani earned $14,000 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Rachelle Washington is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $14,000.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Mesi Spencer holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,942.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Tiwonda Swinney is a School Food Service Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $13,896.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tamyia Brown is a Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $13,871.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lisa Bailey holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,871.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Deborah Watson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,864.
Substitute/Atlanta Independent School System
Dahriel Barber is a Substitute at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $13,859.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Douglas Smith is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $13,859.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Taylor Jennings works as a Security Personnel/Security Officer for Atlanta Independent School System. Taylor earned $13,842 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Kemuel Williams is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $13,806.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Jessica Hilaire works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Atlanta Independent School System. Jessica earned $13,797 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Ashley Gilstrap is a School Food Service Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $13,788.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Bruce Payne Ii serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,775.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Cynthia Hopkins serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,759.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Michelle Mcclendon holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,690.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sonia Darden works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Sonia earned $13,685 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Erik Mccoy serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,626.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tiffany Brown serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,594.
Substitute/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Beatrice Gentry-Ford serves as a Substitute. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,544.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Quentrice Lowe works as a School Food Service Worker for Atlanta Independent School System. Quentrice earned $13,532 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Susan Genco works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Susan earned $13,522 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Sherice Ellison works as a School Food Service Worker for Atlanta Independent School System. Sherice earned $13,514 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Brenda Johnson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,512.
School Food Service Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Chaka Pierce is a School Food Service Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $13,508.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Rhyssa Beckford is a Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $13,501.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Ter'Schard Harris works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Ter'Schard earned $13,466 in 2025.
Lunchroom Monitor/Atlanta Independent School System
Brenda Jordan holds the role of Lunchroom Monitor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,462.