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 70
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Deborah Mcclain is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,371.
Data Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Emily Gell serves as a Data Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,369.
Human Resources Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Silas Cook holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,334.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jessica Snead serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,316.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Patrick Morris works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Atlanta Independent School System. Patrick earned $94,267 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Ashley Stirgus works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Ashley earned $94,240 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Julius Smith works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Julius earned $94,238 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Charlotte Johnson is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,234.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kenneth Smith works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kenneth earned $94,218 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
Irish Freeney works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Atlanta Independent School System. Irish earned $94,197 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Demetrius Carroll serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,184.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tanesha Davis-Chambliss works as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Tanesha earned $94,182 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Isaac Appiah holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,175.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Dara Tekolu serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,172.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Karl Fuller is a Grade 4 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,156.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
David Edwards works as a Security Personnel/Security Officer for Atlanta Independent School System. David earned $94,131 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Jessica Marshall works as a School Social Worker for Atlanta Independent School System. Jessica earned $94,131 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tara Derock serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,129.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tanesha Bellard holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,115.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimberly Lawrence is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,108.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shakale George is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,098.
Grade 7 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Tanyette Hill holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,068.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Chelsea Baker serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,063.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Shilda Gaither is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $94,055.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Sally Pom serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,044.
Vocational/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Yesenia Combs serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,031.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Emily Morehart works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Emily earned $94,028 in 2025.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Janay Wilson serves as a Information Service Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,001.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Angela Johnson serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,997.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kya Mclaurin serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,997.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Sohad Krebs works as a School Psychologist for Atlanta Independent School System. Sohad earned $93,970 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Ronald Washington works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Ronald earned $93,967 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Deidre Broome serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,964.
School Nutrition Maintenance/Atlanta Independent School System
Tiffany Lawrence works as a School Nutrition Maintenance for Atlanta Independent School System. Tiffany earned $93,963 in 2025.
Gifted High/Atlanta Independent School System
Sheela Caesar is a Gifted High at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $93,962.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Sean Haynes is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $93,962.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Reginald Sanders serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,959.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kalecia Mason serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,929.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lee Hoekstra is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $93,912.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
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Rosalind Carbo is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $93,912.