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 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tiffany Mitchell serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,095.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Arlene Barrow holds the role of School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,022.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Martina Jackson holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,012.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Elizabeth Prather holds the role of Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,974.
Special Education Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Karen Giles works as a Special Education Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Karen earned $123,972 in 2025.
Literacy Coach/Atlanta Independent School System
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Robert Hairston is a Literacy Coach at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,948.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Elizabeth Coyne holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,885.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Tameka Small is a Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,879.
Human Resources Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kenya Nelson serves as a Human Resources Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,826.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Tony Jones is a Middle School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,820.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Dorian Dallas works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Dorian earned $123,812 in 2025.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Atlanta Independent School System
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Ashley Layne is a Is Personnel - General Administrative at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,806.
Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Michael Forehand is a Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,766.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Katie Woodbridge holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,763.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Linda Smith holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,744.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Tracey Scott holds the role of Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,740.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Tonette Little holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,738.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Timya Robinson serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,696.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tia Martin serves as a Community School Dir/Coord. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,682.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Ricky Clerk is a Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,676.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Hakeem Greenhill is a Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,675.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Opal Sanders-Alford holds the role of Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,674.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kartia Louis-Jean serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,673.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Andrea Carter is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,649.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shani Hall serves as a Community School Dir/Coord. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,621.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Courtney Gaines serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,619.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Kweli Abdullah-Musa works as a School Psychologist for Atlanta Independent School System. Kweli earned $123,534 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Terri Lewis works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Terri earned $123,493 in 2025.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Atlanta Independent School System
Sheakita Turner holds the role of Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,487.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ameera Lucky serves as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,449.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Kaye Boykin is a High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,380.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Shekeetha Law Charles is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $123,362.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kester Esokpunwu holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,346.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Sabrina Phillips serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,345.
Superintendent/Atlanta Independent School System
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Margul Woolfolk holds the role of Superintendent at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,254.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Megan Bland holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,250.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
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Brian Easley holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,232.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Deidrienne Gross serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,221.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, January Few serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,194.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Sonjyia Bryant holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,191.