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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 13
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Melissa Leontovich serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,106.
Gifted High/Atlanta Independent School System
Aruna Kailasa works as a Gifted High for Atlanta Independent School System. Aruna earned $127,101 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Kathryn Nails is a Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $127,077.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Beth Bolden works as a Esol Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Beth earned $127,057 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Reginald Buchanna works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Reginald earned $126,955 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Stephanie Davenport is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $126,953.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kirk Chapman works as a Esol Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kirk earned $126,847 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kennan Goodman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,839.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Samuel Holmes holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,826.
Technology Director/Atlanta Independent School System
Randeep Bassi holds the role of Technology Director at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,814.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Sharon Heckstall holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,783.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
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Casey Landsman holds the role of Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,779.
Athletics Director/Atlanta Independent School System
Patricia Barksdale works as a Athletics Director for Atlanta Independent School System. Patricia earned $126,732 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Monita Williamson works as a Middle School Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Monita earned $126,711 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Betty Perkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,705.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
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Valerie Reed holds the role of Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,697.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Keisha Miles works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Keisha earned $126,681 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Maria Grovner is a Instructional Supervisor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $126,644.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Michelle Mainor works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Michelle earned $126,571 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Victoria Robinson is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $126,490.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Nichele Pickett-Moreland is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $126,480.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Tracy Rodgers holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,463.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, John Devia Fierro serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,451.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Bakari Moore serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,438.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ashara Mckee-Williams serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,410.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Caprice Stokes works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Atlanta Independent School System. Caprice earned $126,365 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Evangeline Britt holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,365.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Shakinah Alexander is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $126,354.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Regina Bryant is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $126,336.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, June Scarbough serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,336.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, James Jones serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,319.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Avonne Alzate is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $126,296.
School Social Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Tonya Holmes serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,241.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Bland Hill holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,178.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Taj Cole holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,170.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Sharina Moore is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $126,092.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
David Hosking works as a School Psychologist for Atlanta Independent School System. David earned $126,049 in 2025.
Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Lami Aiken holds the role of Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,047.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Danette Smith works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Danette earned $126,007 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Daniel Smith works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Atlanta Independent School System. Daniel earned $125,997 in 2025.