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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Preschool Special Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kira Brown serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,940.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Alan Cooper serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,927.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Caprice Lowe serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,907.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Michelle Harrison serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,896.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Franklin Bufford works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Franklin earned $44,884 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Bernard Poythress holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,831.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Keyona Norris works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Keyona earned $44,812 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Tanya Caraballo holds the role of Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,806.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Frances Lockhart serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,793.
School Food Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
Jasmine Jordan works as a School Food Service Manager for Atlanta Independent School System. Jasmine earned $44,728 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Coretta Nelson works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Atlanta Independent School System. Coretta earned $44,722 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Rudena Briggs serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,710.
Non-Instructional Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Lakeves Prather works as a Non-Instructional Aide for Atlanta Independent School System. Lakeves earned $44,674 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Kiera Haynes works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Atlanta Independent School System. Kiera earned $44,653 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Mary Brown holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,644.
Recreational Therapist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Jessica Frederick works as a Recreational Therapist for Atlanta Independent School System. Jessica earned $44,631 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Alvin Tanner is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,624.
School Food Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
Rayonia Lucky works as a School Food Service Manager for Atlanta Independent School System. Rayonia earned $44,615 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
Felicia Watson holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,604.
Other Transportation/Atlanta Independent School System
Demarcus Moon is a Other Transportation at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,567.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Denise Jimenez-Cruz is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,553.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Joshua Ward is a Maintenance Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,506.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Traci Carroll serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,498.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Aresenia Dingle holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,482.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Terri Kelley is a School Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,442.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Mary Stewart is a Bus Driver at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,440.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Michael Wright works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Atlanta Independent School System. Michael earned $44,428 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Andrea Turner is a School Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,365.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Meiko Jones is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,362.
School Food Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tiera Willis serves as a School Food Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,326.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tajuana Bason serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,307.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Darlene Murrah works as a Custodial Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Darlene earned $44,300 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
Gideon Scott is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,297.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Monica Deleon works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Monica earned $44,292 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Reginald Smith is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,281.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Janice Pass works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Atlanta Independent School System. Janice earned $44,255 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Annette Tinch is a Custodial Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $44,233.
Bus Driver/Atlanta Independent School System
Eric Anderson works as a Bus Driver for Atlanta Independent School System. Eric earned $44,224 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Palace Zinnermon Mcmichael holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,214.
Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Paula Snowden works as a Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Paula earned $44,189 in 2025.