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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Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Prisca Nketeh holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,822.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Angela Sykes works as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Angela earned $91,782 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Taurus Sanders serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,764.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Gloria Hines works as a High School Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Gloria earned $91,762 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Norman Whaley is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,721.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Gregg Rice holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,715.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Lanikah Ware holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,707.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Deja Hall serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,695.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jonique Rance serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,692.
Transportation Mechanic/Atlanta Independent School System
Nathaniel Simon works as a Transportation Mechanic for Atlanta Independent School System. Nathaniel earned $91,685 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lanyisha Smallwood works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Lanyisha earned $91,678 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Javier Torres is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,650.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Audrey Potter is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,645.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Carolyn Talbert holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,625.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Zajerria Godfrey works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Zajerria earned $91,616 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Mario Herrera works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Mario earned $91,607 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Vincent Callender is a Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,604.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shaune Lowery serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,596.
Grade 11 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Abigail Jones works as a Grade 11 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Abigail earned $91,589 in 2025.
Technology Director/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Yashica Doyle serves as a Technology Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,567.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Leyland Benn serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,560.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Ronald Ferdinand holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,533.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jason Heath serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,522.
School Social Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
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Kadijah Felder-Patterson works as a School Social Worker for Atlanta Independent School System. Kadijah earned $91,508 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Phonecia Yarbrough works as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Phonecia earned $91,500 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Crystal Gilstrap is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,491.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shanice Askew serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,475.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lanette Cole serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,473.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Yolanda Pagan holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,459.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tanja Harper-Thomas holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,418.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ebone' Cobb serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,397.
Vocational/Atlanta Independent School System
Valerie Somerville is a Vocational at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,384.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Aeshalon Carter is a School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,372.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kristi Adcock holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,371.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Wendy Sanders is a Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,371.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Lujuanna Tipton holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,359.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Jessica Omalley works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Jessica earned $91,329 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Joy Jordan is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,325.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Alexis Woodford is a School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,307.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
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Monica Warrior works as a Information Service Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Monica earned $91,295 in 2025.