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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Michelle Johnson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,736.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Erica Salaam serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,717.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jo Jones holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,713.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kymone Stewart works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kymone earned $113,674 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Danon Ferguson works as a Assistant Principal for Atlanta Independent School System. Danon earned $113,584 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Mary Snyder works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Atlanta Independent School System. Mary earned $113,582 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Luana Slaughter holds the role of Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,558.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tanganiyka James serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,558.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Edward Carr works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Edward earned $113,541 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Julia Svehla holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,540.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Richard Garner works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Richard earned $113,517 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Deyvi Portee is a Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,500.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Julie Chartier serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,498.
Athletics Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Robert Wilson is a Athletics Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,493.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Ashley Weems serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,487.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Nichole Jones serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,451.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Roger Cleckley serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,408.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
George Sabb holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,402.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Tulane Bates holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,390.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Akosua Davis serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,357.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Brooke Dozier works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Brooke earned $113,284 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Annette Ransom works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Annette earned $113,271 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jaliesa Johnson works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jaliesa earned $113,257 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Teresha Lawson serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,223.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Leila Evans holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,215.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jimmie Mcknight holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,183.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Charisse Barnes-Ferraro is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,183.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Caroline Mcleod serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,178.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Benedicta Austin is a School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,173.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Amaesha Gibson works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Amaesha earned $113,172 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Iija Sibley is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,133.
School Social Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Takana Petty holds the role of School Social Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,131.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Andrew Dunn serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,123.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Toi Carter is a Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,100.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Courtney Benner holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,094.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Tammi Campbell is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $113,093.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Gayla Blair serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,087.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Latrice Nowell holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,084.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
David Dorsey works as a Gifted for Atlanta Independent School System. David earned $112,978 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Jason Champion holds the role of Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,965.