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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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Angela Marshall is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $95,060.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Melanie Burdis serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,060.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Everard Harris serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,051.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tre'Chic Ellison serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,040.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sudie Nolan-Cassimatis is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $95,038.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sara Hamilton is a Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $95,019.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Denise Reid is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,984.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Gretchen Clay Perkins holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,982.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Wanda Harding works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Wanda earned $94,978 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Iesha Fambro holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,963.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jordan Mallory serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,948.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kojo Griffin serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,942.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Danielle Dezell holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,932.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Vickie Martin serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,917.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Marcus Leffall works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Marcus earned $94,900 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Leonela Bareno holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,887.
Bookkeeper/Atlanta Independent School System
Carla Printup holds the role of Bookkeeper at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,875.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Atlanta Independent School System
Valerie Belt-Jones holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,867.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shamia Smith works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shamia earned $94,863 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Malaika Hopson is a Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,855.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Megan Martinez holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,852.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Nakora Mackey is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,847.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Melody Scretchen is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,843.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Fiona Grant is a Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,839.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Janeil Bell-Mckenzie is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,808.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Harolyn Andrews is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,766.
Human Resources Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Kayla Spragin holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,751.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Kelly Christian holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,739.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Max Plasket works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Max earned $94,737 in 2025.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Atlanta Independent School System
Marcus Copeland works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Atlanta Independent School System. Marcus earned $94,727 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Brittany Mccoy is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,721.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Elizabeth Gordon is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,678.
Grade 8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lauren Johnson serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,667.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Willie Cross is a Military Science Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,648.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Roger Matthis holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,634.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Nash Alexander Iii serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,634.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jesicca Welch works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jesicca earned $94,616 in 2025.
Literacy Coach/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Princess Smith serves as a Literacy Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,609.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tenesia Benson is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,597.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Wayquita Ricks holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,597.