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 30
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Laura Gambrell Jones is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,954.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sheronda Cooper works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Sheronda earned $112,952 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Emily Turner holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,943.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sarah Bryant holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,943.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
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Papillon Little holds the role of Community School Dir/Coord at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,905.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
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Amarius Reed holds the role of Community School Dir/Coord at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,905.
Special Education Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Kerry Alexander serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,905.
Community School Dir/Coord/Atlanta Independent School System
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Mona Haygood holds the role of Community School Dir/Coord at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,905.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Pam Liu holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,897.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Don Tillman works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Don earned $112,881 in 2025.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Clarence White holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,872.
Literacy Coach/Atlanta Independent School System
Levetta Ingram is a Literacy Coach at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,817.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Chauncey Prather is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,808.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Jenna Robinson works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Jenna earned $112,782 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Hazel Smith-Jackson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,771.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Janni Buggs works as a Esol Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Janni earned $112,768 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sonia Masters works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Sonia earned $112,752 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Yewande Ariyo holds the role of School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,735.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Fanta Helton is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,735.
Business Service Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Marlene Parker works as a Business Service Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Marlene earned $112,726 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Ebony Fulgham is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,718.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Atlanta Independent School System
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Maria Scott is a Finance/Business Service Manager at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,686.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Maria Cantu-Hibron serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,683.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Christine Bryan holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,683.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Stephanie Rushin serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,651.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Colese Brown is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,640.
Gifted High/Atlanta Independent School System
Donna Jackson is a Gifted High at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,631.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Tomiko Cobb is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,629.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shewanda Rowan serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,601.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Emily Max is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,596.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Atlanta Independent School System
Nathaniel Dogan holds the role of Is Personnel - Support Service at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,546.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Marlon Tempro is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $112,473.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Stefan Jones works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Stefan earned $112,465 in 2025.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kevin Moore serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,437.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Sonia Williams works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Sonia earned $112,434 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Grace Grant serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,416.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Nakita Womack works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Nakita earned $112,296 in 2025.
Public Relations Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Charlotte Napper serves as a Public Relations Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,277.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Blake Smith works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Blake earned $112,267 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Virgil Ross serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,256.