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 26
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Macy James works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Macy earned $115,903 in 2025.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Shaun Wells is a Is Personnel - General Administrative at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $115,894.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Karen Starling works as a Information Service Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Karen earned $115,867 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Mesha Bolton is a Elementary Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $115,865.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kwame Slaughter holds the role of Military Science Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,851.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Edna Williams works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Edna earned $115,819 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Christy Dixon works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Atlanta Independent School System. Christy earned $115,813 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tara Obleton holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,812.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shakeerah Benthall serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,805.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Debra Ross holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,774.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Leon Scott holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,752.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Karla Lamar works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Karla earned $115,691 in 2025.
Facilitator/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Ladonnis Perry is a Facilitator at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $115,648.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Elaine Nevers-Williams serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,638.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Bryan Stephens serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,630.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Joni Johnston serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,554.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Malcolm Shell holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,531.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Terry Curry works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Terry earned $115,477 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Terrence Nagurney is a School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $115,455.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Terence Amos works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Terence earned $115,437 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Allison Espelosin serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,437.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Kristie Stargell works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Kristie earned $115,437 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tiljanda Byse works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Tiljanda earned $115,424 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Latrenda Willis serves as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,424.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
Marina Berry works as a Community School Dir/Coord for Atlanta Independent School System. Marina earned $115,403 in 2025.
Teacher Support Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Tara Shelton is a Teacher Support Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $115,403.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shanda Beadles works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shanda earned $115,391 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Danielle Mashack works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Danielle earned $115,318 in 2025.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Hussam Qadri is a Information Service Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $115,275.
Special Education Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Edroce Gates serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,266.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Arnise Owens holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,261.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Atlanta Independent School System
Charles Everett works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Atlanta Independent School System. Charles earned $115,251 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Ashley Smiley is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $115,248.
Technology Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Bertina Scott Banks holds the role of Technology Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,243.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Felicia Henderson works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Felicia earned $115,232 in 2025.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Chimiya Turner-Smith serves as a Community School Dir/Coord. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,222.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Alyse Barry works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Alyse earned $115,204 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Robert Grimes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Robert earned $115,198 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Charisse Walker-Cochran works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Charisse earned $115,174 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Gina Harris-Toro works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Gina earned $115,174 in 2025.