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 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Karmen Simmons works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Karmen earned $81,619 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Transportation/Atlanta Independent School System
Daniel Atty holds the role of Is Personnel - Transportation at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,585.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Katie Schuessler is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,585.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Takeisha Frazier is a Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,584.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Meline Jeudy works as a High School Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Meline earned $81,572 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Tarron Harrison works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Tarron earned $81,569 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Daniel Okyere works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Daniel earned $81,553 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Markia Pankey works as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Markia earned $81,548 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lamonte Watkins serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,543.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Taylor Parnell is a High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,542.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Jarvis Williams works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Jarvis earned $81,501 in 2025.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Diane Jacobi serves as a Information Service Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,497.
Public Relations Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Adrian Williams works as a Public Relations Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Adrian earned $81,497 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Steven Hickerson serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,495.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Joseph Spear is a Maintenance Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,459.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Brandee Brown is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,454.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Norris Harper serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,446.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tammy Johnson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,443.
Business Service Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Marayla Shinholster is a Business Service Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,443.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Nu'Nauvia Strong serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,426.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Amonie Rucker is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,412.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Monique Abernathy is a Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,401.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Samantha Porter serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,395.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tiffany Taylor is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,373.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Gabrielle Baisden serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,371.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Richard Barnette is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,359.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Marquis Slaton serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,357.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Erin Young works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Erin earned $81,351 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Nolan Green holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,332.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Brittany Miller is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,332.
School Nutrition Maintenance/Atlanta Independent School System
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Page Gregory works as a School Nutrition Maintenance for Atlanta Independent School System. Page earned $81,296 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Essinita Mathew Harris holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,269.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Blanchatter Simpson is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,266.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Atlanta Independent School System
Keyania Murray is a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,253.
Human Resources Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Robynne Wilder works as a Human Resources Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Robynne earned $81,235 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Atlanta Independent School System
Uvarn Tuck Stafford is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,222.
Recreational Therapist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Leah Porter serves as a Recreational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,219.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jade Ruth serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,194.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Atlanta Independent School System
Shaunda Lester-Yates is a Is Personnel - Support Service at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $81,169.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jalysa Stewart works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jalysa earned $81,145 in 2025.