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 52
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Edward Pendleton serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,800.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Najah Goodwyn works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Najah earned $102,799 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Katie Carlson works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Katie earned $102,792 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Juan Alonso works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Juan earned $102,773 in 2025.
Research Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Rashida Askia serves as a Research Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,765.
Other Transportation/Atlanta Independent School System
Puya Goudarzi holds the role of Other Transportation at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,765.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Barrington Davis-Rogers holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,765.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Amy Leonard serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,753.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Chenita Davis serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,751.
Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
William Wade is a Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $102,746.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Collin Haynes holds the role of Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,741.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Marlene Card works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Atlanta Independent School System. Marlene earned $102,735 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Vernise Harris-Hill works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Vernise earned $102,734 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Juanita Jones is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $102,708.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Erica Landrum is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $102,699.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Jeanelle Nicolas holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,687.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tanasha Franklin-Mahone serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,684.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Marilyn Rice serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,674.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jeremiah Blount holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,654.
Assistant Principal/Atlanta Independent School System
Israel Vance holds the role of Assistant Principal at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,642.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Nikki Virden holds the role of Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,586.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Traci Clark-Jackson holds the role of Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,574.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sheri Alsobrook is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $102,557.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Temeka Mattox serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,539.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kisma Callwood serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,538.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Larry Sparks serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,532.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Timothy Britt serves as a Is Personnel - Support Service. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,530.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Edwina Hicklin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Edwina earned $102,530 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Teshauna Russell works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Teshauna earned $102,525 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Princess Watts is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $102,510.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lockett Amey serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,451.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Allison Phalen is a Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $102,449.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Barb Witty holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,449.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Quanda Gary works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Atlanta Independent School System. Quanda earned $102,449 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Yasmeen Pitts serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,418.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Micah Williams-Brodi is a Elementary Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $102,415.
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Atlanta Independent School System
Neil Maxwell works as a Teacher of Visually Impaired for Atlanta Independent School System. Neil earned $102,406 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Preston Denson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,400.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Loretta Green serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,380.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Torrance Johnson is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $102,380.