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.
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Record list
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Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Maurice Greene is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,119.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Sakari Balam holds the role of High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,095.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Gerald Mccarter works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Gerald earned $92,095 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Jabria Cooper works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Jabria earned $92,091 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Kristy Mcdowell is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,084.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
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Sonja Thompson works as a Security Personnel/Security Officer for Atlanta Independent School System. Sonja earned $92,075 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tanesha Richardson serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,075.
School Nurse/Atlanta Independent School System
Lori Oxman holds the role of School Nurse at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,066.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Warrick Wilson works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Warrick earned $92,057 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Joni Butts is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $92,032.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Nicole Forbes holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,009.
Substitute/Atlanta Independent School System
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Muriel Horne holds the role of Substitute at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,004.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Chelsea Vines holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,974.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Phyllis Robinson holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,973.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lonisha Brown is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,955.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Darlene Hall works as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Darlene earned $91,944 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Derek O'Neal works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Derek earned $91,940 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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Dyas Tucker holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,938.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Roseanne Tempka-Mcdonald serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,937.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Terrance Sweeney serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,908.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kelly Laurent holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,906.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Katherine Green is a Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,857.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Debra Timberlake works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Debra earned $91,838 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Talyssa Hunter works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Talyssa earned $91,828 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Njeri' Montgomery holds the role of Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,827.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Prisca Nketeh holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,822.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Angela Sykes works as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Angela earned $91,782 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Taurus Sanders serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,764.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
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Gloria Hines works as a High School Counselor for Atlanta Independent School System. Gloria earned $91,762 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Norman Whaley is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,721.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Gregg Rice holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,715.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
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Lanikah Ware holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,707.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
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At Atlanta Independent School System, Deja Hall serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,695.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jonique Rance serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,692.
Transportation Mechanic/Atlanta Independent School System
Nathaniel Simon works as a Transportation Mechanic for Atlanta Independent School System. Nathaniel earned $91,685 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Lanyisha Smallwood works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Lanyisha earned $91,678 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Javier Torres is a Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,650.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Audrey Potter is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $91,645.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Carolyn Talbert holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,625.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Zajerria Godfrey works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Zajerria earned $91,616 in 2025.