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 Nurse/Atlanta Independent School System
Donna Coleman is a School Nurse at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,743.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Kecia Carter is a School Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,697.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tara Chatfield is a Substitute Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,686.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kimberly Stephens serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,619.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Sonya Wright is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,614.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Wanda Bell works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Wanda earned $47,604 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Tonya Long holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,574.
School Food Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberly Ellis Risby is a School Food Service Manager at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,515.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Kelvin Gunn holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,488.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Rosalind Moore holds the role of Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,479.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Devon Taylor holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,459.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Akil Russell serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,433.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Patricia Banks is a Custodial Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,430.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Tranese Simon is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,426.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Felecia Smith is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,386.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jere Smith serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,380.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Carla Burke serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,379.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Yolanda Jackson serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,377.
Other Transportation/Atlanta Independent School System
Virginia Gardner holds the role of Other Transportation at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,352.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Faheem Shahid serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,298.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
James Anderson is a Maintenance Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,255.
School Nutrition Maintenance/Atlanta Independent School System
Lerisa Morris is a School Nutrition Maintenance at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $47,250.
School Nurse/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shirlrettha Patterson serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,239.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Angela Askew holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,194.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kirby Solomon serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,188.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Michelle Moon serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,142.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Derrick Grant serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,034.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberly Young works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Kimberly earned $47,011 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Patricia Guillory holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,943.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Atlanta Independent School System
Wanda Byrd is a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $46,938.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Amanda Sutton is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $46,870.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Nia Byrd is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $46,863.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Startreese Murphy works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Startreese earned $46,841 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Angel Johnson works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Angel earned $46,839 in 2025.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jimmy Kennedy serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,777.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kechial Bruce serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,774.
Vocational/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Tonia Schofield is a Vocational at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $46,758.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Barbara Clemmons is a Custodial Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $46,688.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tarik Toombs serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,678.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Horace Dukes holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,677.