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 48
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tory Smart works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Tory earned $104,407 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Atlanta Independent School System
James Harden holds the role of Transportation Mechanic at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,403.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Keith Hayes is a Military Science Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,396.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Veleka Douglas serves as a Military Science Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,365.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Brenai Dickens holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,361.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Monica Donaldson serves as a Transportation Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,361.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Luvilla Armstrong is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,352.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Torri Jordan serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,340.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Atlanta Independent School System
Maurice Miles is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,330.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Mary Jones holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,324.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Nicole Brown is a Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,315.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Robbie Brown holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,290.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tonya Benton works as a Military Science Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Tonya earned $104,269 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Ashley Dawson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,265.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Charles Willoughby holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,264.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Michael Pollen is a Military Science Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,263.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Johnathan Khabeer works as a Middle School Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Johnathan earned $104,262 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Jennifer Park holds the role of Technology Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,240.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tanzannia Weaver works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Tanzannia earned $104,230 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Melanie Payne holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,223.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Marnel Box-Wright is a Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,217.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Mari Park is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,193.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Franshelle Baines is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,187.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Lynair Miller is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,162.
Human Resources Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
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Lesley Taylor works as a Human Resources Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Lesley earned $104,158 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Connie Gadziala works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Connie earned $104,154 in 2025.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Clifford Jones serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,153.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
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Melvin Hill works as a Security Personnel/Security Officer for Atlanta Independent School System. Melvin earned $104,153 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jerry Hill serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,153.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Maria Martinez Hernandez is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,146.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shannon Hostetler is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,146.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Carol Evans is a Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $104,129.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Nakeshia Williams serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,099.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Denise Huewitt holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,095.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Demyia Williams holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,063.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Margaret Buchanan works as a School Psychologist for Atlanta Independent School System. Margaret earned $104,057 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Rolithius Sharper works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Rolithius earned $104,047 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Maria Bell holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,047.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Sonja Peguese holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,045.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Franchesca Parker works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Atlanta Independent School System. Franchesca earned $104,019 in 2025.