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 138
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Cedrick Hayward serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,240.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Megan Peterson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,233.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Lakeishia Strahorn works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Lakeishia earned $89,230 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Shannon Ventresca is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $89,229.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kennesha Collins holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,225.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Patrice Hill is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $89,225.
Director of Child Serve/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Kelli Kimbrell serves as a Director of Child Serve. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,225.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Shannon Pearson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Shannon earned $89,219 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
Andrea Travis works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cobb County School District. Andrea earned $89,217 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cobb County School District
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Michele Harris is a Instructional Specialist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $89,190.
This Kindergarten Teacher record at Cobb County School District for Amanda Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $89,180 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, George Taylor serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,168.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Melba Cleckley serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,160.
Special Education Nurse/Cobb County School District
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Alison Phillips holds the role of Special Education Nurse at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,160.
Special Education Nurse/Cobb County School District
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Sheri Gray holds the role of Special Education Nurse at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,160.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Raymond Furstein holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,151.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Julie Hopp is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $89,130.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Barri Burke holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,129.
Transportation Mechanic/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Anthony Austin serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,124.
Finance/Business Personnel/Cobb County School District
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Cyndia Douglas is a Finance/Business Personnel at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $89,117.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Carmen Meek holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,095.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Sheila Sell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,080.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Mercy Aikhionbare is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $89,074.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Andrew Paetzhold serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,073.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Crystal Manis is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $89,055.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cobb County School District
Teresa Langston is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $89,047.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Angela Benton serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,047.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, David Hill serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,032.
Finance/Business Personnel/Cobb County School District
Dustine Phillips works as a Finance/Business Personnel for Cobb County School District. Dustine earned $89,023 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Emily Wilson serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,020.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
Beth Ritchey works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cobb County School District. Beth earned $88,998 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Elizabeth Jones is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,998.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, William Collins serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,997.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Cynthia Hendel is a Gifted at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,990.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Elizabeth Marotti serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,987.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Johnny Chadwick serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,980.
Custodial Personnel/Cobb County School District
Gerard Marowski is a Custodial Personnel at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,979.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Paul O'Keefe holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,971.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Lisa Morgan serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,965.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Regan Mack is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $88,963.