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Atlanta Independent School System

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Employees
9,667
Median total
$66,865
Highest record
$403,671

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$4$139,601+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$63,166 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$5,271
$23,872
$66,865
$98,467
$116,554

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).

Largest job titles

Substitute Teacher
763 · $7,953
Grades 9-12 Teacher
652 · $91,170
Bus Driver
427 · $46,198

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 58

Debra Settles

Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,135
Base pay
$100,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,135

At Atlanta Independent School System, Debra Settles serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,135.

Derrick Morgan

Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,126
Base pay
$100,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,126

Derrick Morgan is a Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $100,126.

Edgar Leon

Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,126
Base pay
$100,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,126

Edgar Leon works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Edgar earned $100,126 in 2025.

Sonya Heard

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,124
Base pay
$100,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,124

Sonya Heard works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Sonya earned $100,124 in 2025.

Jasmine Ramey

Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,122
Base pay
$100,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,122

Jasmine Ramey works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jasmine earned $100,122 in 2025.

Michael Tower

Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,106
Base pay
$100,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,106

At Atlanta Independent School System, Michael Tower serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,106.

Alexsandra Diaz-Schweitzer

Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,105
Base pay
$100,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,105

Alexsandra Diaz-Schweitzer works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Alexsandra earned $100,105 in 2025.

Johana Kernizan

Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,094
Base pay
$100,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,094

At Atlanta Independent School System, Johana Kernizan serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,094.

Rasheda Miller

Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,057
Base pay
$100,057
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,057

At Atlanta Independent School System, Rasheda Miller serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,057.

Talandria Gosha

Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,056
Base pay
$100,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,056

Talandria Gosha holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,056.

Jennifer Ortega

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,053
Base pay
$100,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,053

At Atlanta Independent School System, Jennifer Ortega serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,053.

Derrick Hunt

Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,039
Base pay
$100,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,039

Derrick Hunt works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Atlanta Independent School System. Derrick earned $100,039 in 2025.

Beatrice Hutcherson

School Social Worker/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,010
Base pay
$100,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,010

Beatrice Hutcherson is a School Social Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $100,010.

Melanie Garlington

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,010
Base pay
$100,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,010

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$157

Melanie Garlington works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Melanie earned $100,010 in 2025.

Julian Ninvalle

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$100,010
Base pay
$100,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,010

At Atlanta Independent School System, Julian Ninvalle serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,010.

Shamone Claxton

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,975
Base pay
$99,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,975

At Atlanta Independent School System, Shamone Claxton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,975.

Donald Gervais

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,949
Base pay
$99,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,949

Donald Gervais works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Donald earned $99,949 in 2025.

Tina Bryson

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,949
Base pay
$99,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,949

Tina Bryson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,949.

Patrick Gillam

Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,930
Base pay
$99,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,930

Patrick Gillam works as a Military Science Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Patrick earned $99,930 in 2025.

Sarah Hinton

Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,913
Base pay
$99,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,913

Sarah Hinton is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,913.

Kelsey Hood

Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,907
Base pay
$99,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,907

At Atlanta Independent School System, Kelsey Hood serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,907.

Zina Rhodes

Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,904
Base pay
$99,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,904

At Atlanta Independent School System, Zina Rhodes serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,904.

Michael Howard

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,869
Base pay
$99,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,869

Michael Howard holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,869.

Christen Erskine

School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,851
Base pay
$99,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,851

Christen Erskine holds the role of School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,851.

Kysalyn Gay

Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,831
Base pay
$99,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,831

Kysalyn Gay is a Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,831.

Leamber Brooks

Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,823
Base pay
$99,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,823

At Atlanta Independent School System, Leamber Brooks serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,823.

Clarence Lewis

Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,800
Base pay
$99,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,800

Clarence Lewis is a Maintenance Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,800.

Meagan Ryals

School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,748
Base pay
$99,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,748

At Atlanta Independent School System, Meagan Ryals serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,748.

Millicent Green

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,740
Base pay
$99,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,740

Millicent Green holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,740.

Natasha Nichols-Freeman

Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,739
Base pay
$99,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,739

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$195

Natasha Nichols-Freeman is a Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,739.

Janelle Williams-Todman

Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,732
Base pay
$99,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,732

Janelle Williams-Todman holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,732.

Bridget Edwards

Literacy Coach/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,724
Base pay
$99,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,724

At Atlanta Independent School System, Bridget Edwards serves as a Literacy Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,724.

Stefon Porter

Vocational/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,714
Base pay
$99,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,714

Stefon Porter holds the role of Vocational at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,714.

Chanel Free

Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,680
Base pay
$99,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,680

Chanel Free works as a Elementary Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Chanel earned $99,680 in 2025.

Evelyn Polite

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,669
Base pay
$99,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,669

Evelyn Polite holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,669.

Natashia Jenkins

School Nurse/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,669
Base pay
$99,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,669

Natashia Jenkins works as a School Nurse for Atlanta Independent School System. Natashia earned $99,669 in 2025.

Corey Griffith

Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,663
Base pay
$99,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,663

Corey Griffith is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,663.

Rosemary Blankson

Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,663
Base pay
$99,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,663

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,240

At Atlanta Independent School System, Rosemary Blankson serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,663.

Lauren Sodipo

Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,662
Base pay
$99,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,662

Lauren Sodipo works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Lauren earned $99,662 in 2025.

Mwalimu Clark

Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System

2025 total comp
$99,653
Base pay
$99,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,653

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,032

Mwalimu Clark is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,653.