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 58
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Debra Settles serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,135.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Derrick Morgan is a Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $100,126.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Edgar Leon works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Edgar earned $100,126 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sonya Heard works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Sonya earned $100,124 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jasmine Ramey works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jasmine earned $100,122 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Michael Tower serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,106.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Alexsandra Diaz-Schweitzer works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Alexsandra earned $100,105 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Johana Kernizan serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,094.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Rasheda Miller serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,057.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jennifer Ortega serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,053.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Atlanta Independent School System
Derrick Hunt works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Atlanta Independent School System. Derrick earned $100,039 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Beatrice Hutcherson is a School Social Worker at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $100,010.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Melanie Garlington works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Melanie earned $100,010 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Julian Ninvalle serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,010.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Shamone Claxton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,975.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Donald Gervais works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Donald earned $99,949 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tina Bryson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,949.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Patrick Gillam works as a Military Science Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Patrick earned $99,930 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Sarah Hinton is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,913.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kelsey Hood serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,907.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Zina Rhodes serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,904.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Michael Howard holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,869.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Christen Erskine holds the role of School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,851.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kysalyn Gay is a Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,831.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Leamber Brooks serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,823.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Clarence Lewis is a Maintenance Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,800.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Meagan Ryals serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,748.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Millicent Green holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,740.
Esol Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Natasha Nichols-Freeman is a Esol Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,739.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Janelle Williams-Todman holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,732.
Literacy Coach/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Bridget Edwards serves as a Literacy Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,724.
Vocational/Atlanta Independent School System
Stefon Porter holds the role of Vocational at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,714.
Elementary Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Chanel Free works as a Elementary Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Chanel earned $99,680 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Evelyn Polite holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,669.
School Nurse/Atlanta Independent School System
Natashia Jenkins works as a School Nurse for Atlanta Independent School System. Natashia earned $99,669 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Corey Griffith is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,663.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
At Atlanta Independent School System, Rosemary Blankson serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,663.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lauren Sodipo works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Lauren earned $99,662 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Mwalimu Clark is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $99,653.