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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Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Javonte Sessoms works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Atlanta Independent School System. Javonte earned $84,244 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Courtney Reynolds holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,237.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Christopher Lawson works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Christopher earned $84,231 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Olivia Mcclur Oliver is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $84,227.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ronda Smith serves as a Information Service Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,221.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Erika Pettway holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,200.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Erin Baugh works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Erin earned $84,199 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Stefanie Woods serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,191.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Bejay Osby works as a Adapted Phys Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Bejay earned $84,191 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Domonique Manigault is a Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $84,191.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Tamiko Render-Pate works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Tamiko earned $84,182 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Shauna Mitchell works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Shauna earned $84,176 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Marissa Rudison is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $84,159.
Attendance Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Darrell Ransom holds the role of Attendance Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,140.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Austin Warren holds the role of Information Service Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,118.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jessica Mclaughlin serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,115.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kourtney King serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,086.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimbelia Oliver holds the role of Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,078.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Bevin Carpenter serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,060.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jordan Lemons works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jordan earned $84,011 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Hikaru Sahara is a Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,993.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Sheri Render is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,971.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Gregory Kitchens is a Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,969.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tanya Mcdaniel serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,925.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Chirre Barksdale Barron works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Chirre earned $83,921 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jahrea Watkins serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,914.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, London Smith serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,914.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Alice Ejemole serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,902.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Valerie Jones holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,886.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Nacori Foreman works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Nacori earned $83,876 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kerry Grisson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,876.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Emme Mcmillan is a Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,876.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tequissa Smith serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,875.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jalin Stanley serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,866.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Keaerra King works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Keaerra earned $83,830 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimesha Brooks works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kimesha earned $83,789 in 2025.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jennifer Pope serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,744.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Curlese Benson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,743.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Cleveland Knight works as a Maintenance Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Cleveland earned $83,724 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Candace Mcfarland is a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,719.