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 149
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Vernice Velez holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,363.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cobb County School District
Laura Gunter holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,363.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Timothy Tuohy is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,363.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Beth Wright is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,363.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Melissa Joiner is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,363.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Duaine Hicks works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Duaine earned $87,363 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Ann Saour works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cobb County School District. Ann earned $87,363 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Kimberly Johnston serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,362.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Tyler Mccrary serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,347.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Mary Agnew holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,347.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Brenna Garcia works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Brenna earned $87,346 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Melissa Burchette works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Melissa earned $87,346 in 2025.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Lisa Sullivan is a Gifted at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,345.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Shaletha Rose is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,345.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
Obioma Onwuka works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cobb County School District. Obioma earned $87,345 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Melanie Blair serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,345.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cobb County School District
Christina Hancock holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Janet Roque serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,345.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
John Madson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,345.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Archange Thelemaque is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,345.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Nicola Lees is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,345.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Corey Latham is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $87,345.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Shala Jenkins serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,345.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kathryn Giesler holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Mary Watters works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Mary earned $87,345 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Stuart Partee serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,345.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Grace Santamaria holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Tracie Perkins works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Tracie earned $87,345 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Amanda Dillard serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,345.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Cyrus Zareie holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Elisabeth Hunt holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Nicole Hyden holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Brett Driggers works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Brett earned $87,345 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
Rachel Renick works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cobb County School District. Rachel earned $87,345 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, David Brookshire serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,345.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Stephanie Grno holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Darnell holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kristie Contestabile holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cobb County School District
Donna Heetland holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,345.
Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Jennifer Coleman serves as a Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,345.