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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Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shelton Griffith works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shelton earned $86,730 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Robin Jones works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Robin earned $86,730 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Atlanta Independent School System
Davien Moss works as a Other Transportation for Atlanta Independent School System. Davien earned $86,711 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Torre Sumpter works as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Torre earned $86,707 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Michael Pourch serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,701.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Rod Orwig holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,694.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kai Jackson serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,688.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Cedric Thomas holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,667.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Thearders Hall holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,661.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Terry Norman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,641.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
Nicole Vickers is a Gifted at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,631.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Demarcus Bilal serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,620.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Cedric Lester serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,614.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Danielle Yarbrough works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Atlanta Independent School System. Danielle earned $86,600 in 2025.
Secretary/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Cora Fitch serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,591.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Katrina Turner works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Katrina earned $86,560 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Lakea Walker is a Human Resources Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,548.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Elkin Escobar Tenorio is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,533.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Andricque Norwood holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,524.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Aatika Shabazz serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,508.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shelia Desso holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,490.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Malika Wallace holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,431.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Santina Mccord works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Santina earned $86,431 in 2025.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Tammika Fortney-Reed holds the role of Information Service Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,413.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Yameka Meriweathers is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,408.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Sasha Afeso works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Sasha earned $86,378 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Nichole Robinson-Mcleod works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Nichole earned $86,343 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Angelo Johnson is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,341.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Veronica Perry works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Veronica earned $86,318 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Seth Brady is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,311.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Joseph Kearse is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,308.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
James Grady holds the role of Military Science Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,304.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lenita Thornton Stovall serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,302.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Ahniya Golden is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,277.
Transportation Mechanic/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tommy Billingsley serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,268.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lindsay Bruce serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,244.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Samantha Johnston holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,235.
Early Intervention Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tara Burch serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,224.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Daniel Sprague is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,200.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Benjamin Cross is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,199.