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 155
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Nathaniel Walker holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,068.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Edward Moye works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Edward earned $86,048 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
Tonya Smith is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $86,048.
Special Education Specialist/Cobb County School District
Source-specific fields
Tanya Hart holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,039.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Walida Byars works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Walida earned $86,029 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Kathryn Kingsmill holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Anita Sewodor holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,023.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cobb County School District
Nicholas Moore is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $86,013.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Elizabeth Melton serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,999.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
Brandi Banks holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,999.
Instructional Specialist/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Natalie Mcdonald serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,999.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Paul Chance holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,990.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Julia Jibilian serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,983.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Tadonna Phillips-Atkins is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,982.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Amber Wilcoxson works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Amber earned $85,973 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Ally Martin works as a Elementary Counselor for Cobb County School District. Ally earned $85,968 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Rana Little is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,968.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jane O'Donnell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,968.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Abigail Beck is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,968.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
D'Angela Reynolds works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. D'Angela earned $85,968 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Sarah Rudolph serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,968.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Jessica Merlin is a Elementary Counselor at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,968.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jessica Suarez is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,968.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Bridget Waite is a Elementary Counselor at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,968.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Carroll is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,955.
Instructional Specialist/Cobb County School District
Lindsay Sexton is a Instructional Specialist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,950.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Mario Miner holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,940.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
Source-specific fields
Heather Guiendon is a Vocational at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,932.
Maintenance Personnel/Cobb County School District
Benjamin Bryans works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cobb County School District. Benjamin earned $85,931 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Dan Mullins works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Dan earned $85,922 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kristen Thalacker is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,881.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Rachel Curry works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Rachel earned $85,879 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Andrea Farmer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Andrea earned $85,875 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Vanessa Reynolds is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $85,874.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Brittany Brown serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,874.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Macen Howells serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,874.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Amber Griffin works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Amber earned $85,866 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Elizabeth Viland holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,858.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Mary Sherer serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,856.
Other Transportation/Cobb County School District
Patrick Jarvis holds the role of Other Transportation at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,844.