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 28
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Melissa Hugh-Girdhari holds the role of Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,479.
Grade 10 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tameka Luckett works as a Grade 10 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Tameka earned $114,443 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberle Fowlkes holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,433.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
James Bawlson works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. James earned $114,407 in 2025.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
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Bresiea Kirkpatrick is a Finance/Business Service Manager at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $114,342.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Stacey Tanner works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Stacey earned $114,335 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Delise May works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Atlanta Independent School System. Delise earned $114,333 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Katherine Harris-Steigerwalt works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Katherine earned $114,315 in 2025.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Terry Milton holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,303.
Grade 7 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberly Lawrence is a Grade 7 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $114,288.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lindsy Hall works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Lindsy earned $114,259 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jimmy Taylor Jr serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,227.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Young Rhee is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $114,185.
Rvi Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Sonja Lewis is a Rvi Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $114,173.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
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Shamilleon Payne holds the role of Community School Dir/Coord at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,154.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Bridget Bailey serves as a Community School Dir/Coord. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,154.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Niklas Vollmer serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,120.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Liliana Ortegon works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Liliana earned $114,088 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kelly Wren serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,087.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ricardo Moore serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,082.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
Wendy Baker is a Gifted at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $114,073.
Gifted High/Atlanta Independent School System
Latrice Woods holds the role of Gifted High at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,051.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Marekus Fluellen serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,042.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Carlene Cogshall holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,039.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Patricia Herndon serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,020.
Instructional Supervisor/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Tracy Butler serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,018.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Richard Plante holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,010.
Teacher Support Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Patricia Terrell is a Teacher Support Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,991.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Anthony Decosta holds the role of High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,982.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kandice Richardson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,965.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Gwendolyn Westwood serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,957.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Silvia Fuksman Riet serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,923.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Atlanta Independent School System
Herbert Washington works as a Is Personnel - Support Service for Atlanta Independent School System. Herbert earned $113,919 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Alarie Williams is a Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,906.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
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Andrea Pendergrass works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Andrea earned $113,896 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sherman Mckie holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,865.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Applemania Bradford holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,839.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Deborah Mays is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,834.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Elizabeth Woods serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,831.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Atlanta Independent School System
Mia Thrash-Miller works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Atlanta Independent School System. Mia earned $113,749 in 2025.