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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School Nutrition Maintenance/Atlanta Independent School System
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Melessia Motes holds the role of School Nutrition Maintenance at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,422.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Tai Darden works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Tai earned $61,403 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Sheena Mcconnell holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,375.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Taylor Freeman serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,368.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Mishelbra Garnett is a Custodial Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $61,339.
Head Start Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Petra Trimble serves as a Head Start Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,339.
School Nurse/Atlanta Independent School System
Antoinette Lee holds the role of School Nurse at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,329.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Gabrielle English holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,295.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Erwin Julien works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Erwin earned $61,220 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Jesse Adams is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $61,200.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Takiya Rolon serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,183.
Athletics Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Claude Mccants works as a Athletics Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Claude earned $61,172 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Angela Alexander serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,134.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Crescenta Jones serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,128.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shaphonya Deane serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,110.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Alexis Austin holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,095.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Bobby Hamm holds the role of Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,088.
Secretary/Atlanta Independent School System
Peyton Rhone works as a Secretary for Atlanta Independent School System. Peyton earned $61,059 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Equana Maloy serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,058.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Sharae Martin serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,031.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Derrickia Copeland serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,021.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ashley Bryant-Hampton serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,015.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Charell Brown holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,976.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Sherry Thurman is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $60,946.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Zalin Dennard works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Zalin earned $60,932 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Mickisha Jones is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $60,874.
Secretary/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberly Smith is a Secretary at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $60,862.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberlee Ali-Mayfield holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,855.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Sheldon Braswell holds the role of Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,849.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Larry Perrino works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Larry earned $60,810 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Vaughn Wicker works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Vaughn earned $60,793 in 2025.
Graduation Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Casandra Jones holds the role of Graduation Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,691.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Shanquitta Tukes works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Shanquitta earned $60,688 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Dionka Jones holds the role of General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,629.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Cynthia Scales serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,605.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shadextrian Finney serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,595.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kathryn Gravante works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kathryn earned $60,588 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Neariah Freeman serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,575.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jayla Thrash works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jayla earned $60,575 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Emma Sullivan is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $60,553.