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 93
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Chirre Barksdale Barron works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Chirre earned $83,921 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jahrea Watkins serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,914.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, London Smith serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,914.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Alice Ejemole serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,902.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Valerie Jones holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,886.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Nacori Foreman works as a Special Education Interrelated for Atlanta Independent School System. Nacori earned $83,876 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Kerry Grisson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,876.
Grade 2 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Emme Mcmillan is a Grade 2 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,876.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Tequissa Smith serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,875.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jalin Stanley serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,866.
Instructional Specialist/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Keaerra King works as a Instructional Specialist for Atlanta Independent School System. Keaerra earned $83,830 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Kimesha Brooks works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Kimesha earned $83,789 in 2025.
Gifted/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jennifer Pope serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,744.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Curlese Benson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,743.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Cleveland Knight works as a Maintenance Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Cleveland earned $83,724 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Candace Mcfarland is a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,719.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Shemon Roberson works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Shemon earned $83,681 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Demetriuss Dekle serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,681.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
La Powell is a Finance/Business Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,681.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Jasmin Bush serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,672.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Alesa Barron serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,647.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Atlanta Independent School System
Martta Sareva holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,620.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Joseph Doobay works as a Maintenance Personnel for Atlanta Independent School System. Joseph earned $83,598 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Omar Bailey serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,598.
Finance/Business Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Noel Douglas is a Finance/Business Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,598.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Theodore Sanford works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Theodore earned $83,581 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Dominico Kantor is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,563.
Special Education Interrelated/Atlanta Independent School System
Autumn Riley holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,543.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Keisha Bridges is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Atlanta Independent School System. 2025 total compensation came to $83,542.
School Psychologist/Atlanta Independent School System
Haley Grant holds the role of School Psychologist at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,532.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Source-specific fields
Natasha Hall holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,529.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jason Langbehn works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jason earned $83,525 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Monica Peterson serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,516.
Grade 1 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Lashawn Harris serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,510.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Atlanta Independent School System
Curtis Wright works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Atlanta Independent School System. Curtis earned $83,506 in 2025.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Atlanta Independent School System
Gabrielle Pringle holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,496.
Maintenance Personnel/Atlanta Independent School System
Antoine Lawrence holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Atlanta Independent School System. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,494.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Odalis Whatley serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,477.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
Jonathan Mallett works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Atlanta Independent School System. Jonathan earned $83,474 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Atlanta Independent School System
At Atlanta Independent School System, Dandre Parks serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,447.