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 87
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Joseph Barker serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,898.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Allison Shepard serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,893.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kelsey Mccorkle works as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kelsey earned $86,892 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kenneth Crowell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,857.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Salitha Westbrook works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Atlanta Independent School System. Salitha earned $86,848 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Andrea Cabrera Iriarte holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,838.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Juanita Gray works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Juanita earned $86,837 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Shanekquia Collins holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,837.
School Social Worker/Atlanta Independent School System
Brianna Brooks works as a School Social Worker for Atlanta Independent School System. Brianna earned $86,831 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Rhonda Hudson holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,830.
High School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
India Trottie holds the role of High School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,826.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Scott Murri serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,814.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kristle Waye serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,809.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shelbrell Partridge works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shelbrell earned $86,809 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Julianne Trawick is a Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,750.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Whitney Fulton-Cotton is a Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,741.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shelton Griffith works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Shelton earned $86,730 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Robin Jones works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Robin earned $86,730 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Atlanta Independent School System
Davien Moss works as a Other Transportation for Atlanta Independent School System. Davien earned $86,711 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Torre Sumpter works as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Torre earned $86,707 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Michael Pourch serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,701.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Rod Orwig holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,694.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kai Jackson serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,688.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Cedric Thomas holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,667.
Grade 5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Thearders Hall holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,661.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Terry Norman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,641.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
Nicole Vickers is a Gifted at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,631.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Demarcus Bilal serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,620.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Cedric Lester serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,614.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Danielle Yarbrough works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Atlanta Independent School System. Danielle earned $86,600 in 2025.
Secretary/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Cora Fitch serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,591.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Katrina Turner works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Katrina earned $86,560 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Lakea Walker is a Human Resources Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,548.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Elkin Escobar Tenorio is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $86,533.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Andricque Norwood holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,524.
Grade 4 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Aatika Shabazz serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,508.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Shelia Desso holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,490.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
Malika Wallace holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,431.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Santina Mccord works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Santina earned $86,431 in 2025.
Information Service Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Tammika Fortney-Reed holds the role of Information Service Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,413.