Georgia / Cobb County School District
Agency file
The Cobb County School District administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 18,906 employees with median total compensation of $61,478; the highest distinct record was $571,434.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 18,906 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,478) — 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 $111,189 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,390. 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 117
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Erica Matthews works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Erica earned $94,660 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Cobb County School District
Source-specific fields
At Cobb County School District, Virginia Wheeler serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,657.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Cobb County School District
Dawn Castleberry holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,648.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Mcmellen is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,648.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Nkechinyere Frank serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,630.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Carrie Newman is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,629.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Donna Schmitter is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,625.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Erin Taylor is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,619.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Brian Lovely holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,602.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Anna-Maria Reyes works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Anna-Maria earned $94,588 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Cassandra Pennisi holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,586.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Rebecca Rhinehart works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Rebecca earned $94,584 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Kristina Cardon works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Cobb County School District. Kristina earned $94,576 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Tara Gill serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,567.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Morgan Fargo holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,551.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Brooke Whalen works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Brooke earned $94,548 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Jerilyn Price serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,542.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kriste Wiggs is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,542.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
Source-specific fields
Heather Pawelkiewicz works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cobb County School District. Heather earned $94,526 in 2025.
Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired/Cobb County School District
Source-specific fields
Emily Wurzel works as a Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired for Cobb County School District. Emily earned $94,521 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Joshua Shaw holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,517.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Deanna Puckett serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,511.
Occupational Therapist/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Amanda Stafford serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,509.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, James Street serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,504.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kristin Gilligan is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,498.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Chad Christman serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,498.
High School Counselor/Cobb County School District
Taran Smith works as a High School Counselor for Cobb County School District. Taran earned $94,487 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Rosario Echevarria is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,480.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Michelle Graham works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Michelle earned $94,476 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cobb County School District
Wesley Cochran holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,463.
Maintenance Personnel/Cobb County School District
Keith Cason is a Maintenance Personnel at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,454.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Takosha Parks is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,411.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Katherine Dietzel serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,398.
Finance/Business Personnel/Cobb County School District
Source-specific fields
Pamela Houston holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,367.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Adam Gresham works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cobb County School District. Adam earned $94,353 in 2025.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Angela Stewart is a Gifted at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,317.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Scott Brown serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,314.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Sarah Pittman holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,314.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Alicia Acton is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $94,285.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Yocasta Muniz works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Yocasta earned $94,264 in 2025.