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 22
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Stephanie Polite holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,935.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
James Davis is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,882.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
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Deidre Gordon works as a Gifted for Atlanta Independent School System. Deidre earned $118,860 in 2025.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Meredith Littles holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,857.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Venisha Johnson works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Venisha earned $118,811 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tatjana Relja holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,798.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Fangxia Zhao holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,798.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
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Danielle Arnold holds the role of Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,796.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Erica Hood is a Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,758.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Maritza Estrada holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,732.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Michael Petty holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,704.
Grade 12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Robert Lohuis works as a Grade 12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Robert earned $118,692 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Stephen Alfred works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Stephen earned $118,674 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lisa Stanley works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Lisa earned $118,674 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Paula Boston serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,673.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Rebekah Gilliam serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,668.
Vocational/Atlanta Independent School System
Matthew Hazel works as a Vocational for Atlanta Independent School System. Matthew earned $118,658 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Tandra Gibel works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Tandra earned $118,642 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Stacy Ellis works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Stacy earned $118,633 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Eric Williams holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,608.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Reginald Curry works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Reginald earned $118,604 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Delicia Goodman-Lee is a Special Education Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,586.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Ernestine Northern works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Ernestine earned $118,579 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kiaunn Brown holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,579.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Janise Hurley is a Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,570.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Tongelita Balom serves as a Finance/Business Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,558.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Naquishea Chavers serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,533.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Nucian Butler holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,502.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Valdamir Daniel holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,494.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Beverly Nyomba is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,474.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
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Kimberly Chamblee holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,443.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Akil Mason serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,439.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Reva Mcgrone is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,437.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Corendis Hardy is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,338.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Brian Ashley holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,332.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
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Warren Williams is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,286.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kemberly Mckenzie holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,268.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Tanya Ellis is a Middle School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,255.
Special Education Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Tijuana Williams is a Special Education Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $118,252.
Gifted High/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Roderick Hill serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,226.