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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Gifted High/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Desiree Carter serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,776.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Arnita Mcdonald works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Arnita earned $92,735 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Fatamia Stephens serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,734.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Thomas Williams works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Thomas earned $92,718 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
La'Neeka Gilbert-Jackson works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. La'Neeka earned $92,656 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Julio Blanco works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Atlanta Independent School System. Julio earned $92,656 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
John Allen holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,626.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shanta Mason works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shanta earned $92,620 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Jayme Melvin is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,618.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jessica Tucker is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,603.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Gabriela Gallego works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Gabriela earned $92,600 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tamika Mcnamee serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,595.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Ike Kent holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,589.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Sukai Warren- Mitchell serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,584.
Vocational/Atlanta Independent School System
Matthew Heuser works as a Vocational for Atlanta Independent School System. Matthew earned $92,575 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kristina Murray serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,558.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Caitlyn Taveras holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,554.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Melisha Knight holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,546.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberly Rush-Idigo holds the role of Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,511.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Darren Self works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Darren earned $92,505 in 2025.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Michael Jackson serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,489.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Brandi Lee serves as a Information Service Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,441.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Tamecia Miles works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Tamecia earned $92,417 in 2025.
Public Relations Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Scott Turley is a Public Relations Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,417.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Carlos Shannon works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Carlos earned $92,417 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Hillaby Townley serves as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,413.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
David Powell holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,413.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kesten Gaither works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kesten earned $92,412 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Kimie Briem works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kimie earned $92,395 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kareen Kimbrough is a Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,391.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Warrkesha Conyers is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,371.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Nicole Guillen is a School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,370.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Mia Montgomery is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,364.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Sherrie Sykes is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,359.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Alison Mcrae is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,310.
Grade 6 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Anthone Matthews works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Anthone earned $92,310 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Melanie Spaulding is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,310.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Erica Pease serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,310.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Anika Patel is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,310.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Kristen Woods is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,304.