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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Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
Matthew Edwards holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,126.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Deena Dottery holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,126.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Joanna Patrick works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Joanna earned $80,126 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Jayla Bailey is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $80,123.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tatianna Biggs serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,095.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Carlos Thomas works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Carlos earned $80,086 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kchar'Edda Harris serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,060.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shalonda Cash works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shalonda earned $80,036 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Cavin Williams serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,023.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Celina Flores is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,995.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Janet Garcia serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,995.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jamile Holmes is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,967.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shivell Pierce works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shivell earned $79,966 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
Santanna Williams is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,949.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Alexandria Jones holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,943.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Richard Bolton holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,942.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jeanette Head serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,942.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Laverne Ballard works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Laverne earned $79,936 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Khalea Moore works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Khalea earned $79,926 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Food Service/Atlanta Independent School System
Robert Bostick is a Is Personnel - Food Service at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,900.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kadaria Pope holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,880.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lashona Richetta holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,876.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Charles Pruitt works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Charles earned $79,859 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Brianna Gleason holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,839.
Facilitator/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Judith Walker is a Facilitator at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,826.
Personnel/Human Resources Director/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Leshandra Martin serves as a Personnel/Human Resources Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,788.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Dedrick Smith serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,769.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Christopher Ross is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,763.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Malcolm Jordan holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,745.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Derek Lacewell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,743.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Qushaun Lee works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Qushaun earned $79,717 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kierra Julian holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,714.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Natalie Jones holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,714.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tesia Germain serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,710.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Frankie Burgess holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,690.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Felecia Holifield works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Felecia earned $79,690 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Joel King is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,639.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Marie Odine works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Marie earned $79,634 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jenay Brown is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $79,613.
Early Intervention Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sierra Thomason works as a Early Intervention Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Sierra earned $79,612 in 2025.