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 74
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Carlos Shannon works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Carlos earned $92,417 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Hillaby Townley serves as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,413.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
David Powell holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,413.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kesten Gaither works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kesten earned $92,412 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Kimie Briem works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kimie earned $92,395 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kareen Kimbrough is a Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,391.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Warrkesha Conyers is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,371.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Nicole Guillen is a School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,370.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Mia Montgomery is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,364.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Sherrie Sykes is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,359.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Alison Mcrae is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,310.
Grade 6 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Anthone Matthews works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Anthone earned $92,310 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Melanie Spaulding is a Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,310.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Erica Pease serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,310.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Anika Patel is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,310.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Kristen Woods is a Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,304.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Memuna Kondeh works as a School Psychologist for Atlanta Independent School System. Memuna earned $92,289 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Maurice Bonner works as a Military Science Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Maurice earned $92,283 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
David Stokes works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. David earned $92,282 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Glenda Paulsen-Farias is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,282.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Heather Perry works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Heather earned $92,282 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Keisha Killebrew holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,279.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Adam Nelson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,278.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Atlanta Independent School System
Shanay Cobb is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,261.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Bukeka Freeman serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,258.
Teacher Support Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Crystal Mcclain holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,258.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Julillian Davis works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Julillian earned $92,246 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Riann Coleman-Terrell holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,230.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Savannah Willis is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,222.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Karen Alteri holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,218.
Is Personnel - School Administrative/Atlanta Independent School System
Susie Jones works as a Is Personnel - School Administrative for Atlanta Independent School System. Susie earned $92,214 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
James Sullivan holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,203.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jeffrey Tanks holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,197.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Atlanta Independent School System
Johnny Mincy works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Atlanta Independent School System. Johnny earned $92,170 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
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Michael Williams is a Maintenance Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,170.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Ashley Hanshaw holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,163.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Carmen Byrd serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,156.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Susanne Hendrickson holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,154.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Atlanta Independent School System
Kenyanee Releford holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,150.
Substitute Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Sara Fisher works as a Substitute Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Sara earned $92,148 in 2025.