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 18
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tracy Joyner holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,241.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Bukola Ayeni works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Bukola earned $122,194 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Toneka Bussey holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,186.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tabitha Amos works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Tabitha earned $122,174 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Sharron Greene holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,151.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Gillian Butts Jones is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $122,109.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shekina Moore serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,086.
Federal Programs Director/Atlanta Independent School System
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Sherry Davis works as a Federal Programs Director for Atlanta Independent School System. Sherry earned $122,084 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Michelin Taylor works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Michelin earned $122,066 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Ramon Rivers serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,052.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Darryl Robinson serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,044.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
Tijuana Kelley is a Finance/Business Service Manager at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $122,013.
Grade 6 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Mary Ford is a Grade 6 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $121,988.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Nartasha Smith-Willis holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,937.
Technology Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Jennifer Hall is a Technology Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $121,789.
Special Education Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Rebecca Williams works as a Special Education Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Rebecca earned $121,787 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Akithia Atkinson serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,780.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Jennifer Blow is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $121,780.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Carla Daniels is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $121,771.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Marscida Kinlaw works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Marscida earned $121,762 in 2025.
Technology Director/Atlanta Independent School System
Cynthia Nelson works as a Technology Director for Atlanta Independent School System. Cynthia earned $121,723 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Tony Atwater works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Tony earned $121,716 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Shellie Marino is a High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $121,684.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Xylana Shannon is a Elementary Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $121,662.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Demiris Gates is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $121,659.
Special Education Director/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Samantha Fitts serves as a Special Education Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,648.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
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Amanda Fielder works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Amanda earned $121,626 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Kimberly Miles works as a Middle School Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Kimberly earned $121,595 in 2025.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jared Smith serves as a Is Personnel - Support Service. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,557.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Kemberlee Pugh holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,508.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Carla Blake holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,506.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Joycelyn Smith holds the role of High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,499.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Dorothy Thompson works as a Elementary Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Dorothy earned $121,493 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lynette Warren serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,469.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Charity Houston serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,464.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Keena Lee is a Finance/Business Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $121,381.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Yolanda Sample works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Yolanda earned $121,346 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
William Holley holds the role of High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,311.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Emily Khalid works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Emily earned $121,299 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Loring Resler holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,298.