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 13
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Kathleen Petka serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,464.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Daphney Mills is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $129,372.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Cassandra Mathious holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,356.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Evelyn White serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,316.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Rosalyn Merritt serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,269.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Karen Kraeger serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,238.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Richard Tischler holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,131.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Joan Myler serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,121.
Staff Development Specialist/Cobb County School District
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Christopher Moore is a Staff Development Specialist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,953.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Michael Tydings holds the role of Gifted at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,929.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kristal Goelz is a Esol Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,922.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Susan Milam serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,904.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
David Roth works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. David earned $128,724 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Rhonda Nicholls works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Rhonda earned $128,713 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jonathan Sellers is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,668.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
Susan Sampson is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,639.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Trinna Johnson holds the role of Gifted at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,599.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Julie Huffman holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,582.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Justin Mcclellan is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,557.
Hospital/Homebound Instructor/Cobb County School District
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Sharon Lewis is a Hospital/Homebound Instructor at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,548.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Wesley Ellis serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,527.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Latoya Johnson works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Latoya earned $128,478 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Joseph Horton is a Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,462.
Director of Child Serve/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Marilyn Mitchell-Wilson serves as a Director of Child Serve. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,427.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Robin Dowdy holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,384.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
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Necole Mohammed is a Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,316.
Instructional Supervisor/Cobb County School District
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Laura Laquaglia works as a Instructional Supervisor for Cobb County School District. Laura earned $128,309 in 2025.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
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Richard Dennard is a Vocational at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,271.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Matthew Brickley is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,236.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
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David Penny works as a Vocational for Cobb County School District. David earned $128,190 in 2025.
Enterprise Technician/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Weyman Gresham serves as a Enterprise Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,173.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
Patrick Abney is a Vocational at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $128,113.
Director of Child Serve/Cobb County School District
Charles Few holds the role of Director of Child Serve at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,095.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Erica Pooler works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cobb County School District. Erica earned $128,091 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Xiaoman Cook holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,064.
Middle School Counselor/Cobb County School District
Tina Amand holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,042.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Joseph Mcroberts holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,037.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
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Stacy Lambert-Johnson holds the role of Gifted at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,025.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cobb County School District
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Beth Atkinson holds the role of Finance/Business Service Manager at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,971.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Sarah Monk is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $127,903.