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 173
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Diana Pelosi works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Diana earned $82,330 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Taylor Masters is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,330.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Jenna Zenner works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Cobb County School District. Jenna earned $82,330 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Carolyn Thain works as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual for Cobb County School District. Carolyn earned $82,330 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cobb County School District
Elizabeth Wood is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,330.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Sarah Cofelice works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cobb County School District. Sarah earned $82,330 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kathryn Davison holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,330.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cobb County School District
Danielle Lee works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Cobb County School District. Danielle earned $82,330 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Laquincia Kimble holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,330.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Laura Mora holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,330.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Brenda Garay holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,330.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
Laura Evatt holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,330.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jessica Hood holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,330.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Melissa Harting holds the role of Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,330.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Lionel Butler serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,330.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Terrell Spencer is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,323.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Don Billups works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Don earned $82,308 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Karen Lewis holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,291.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Michelle Gottenberg is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,291.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
Quentin Adams is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,288.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Molly Henson is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,282.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Marlena Lloyd is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,280.
Transportation Mechanic/Cobb County School District
Douglas Hayworth holds the role of Transportation Mechanic at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,256.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
Source-specific fields
Francesca Reaves works as a Vocational for Cobb County School District. Francesca earned $82,237 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Kristy Bryant holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,226.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Andrew Paller holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,223.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Carolyn Asher works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Carolyn earned $82,222 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Sirmantha Charles serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,219.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Abby Cheaves serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,208.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kayleigh Pipe works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Kayleigh earned $82,182 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Catherine Bitinas holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,173.
Custodial Personnel/Cobb County School District
Clarence Hayes holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,171.
High School Counselor/Cobb County School District
Kaylyn Brooks works as a High School Counselor for Cobb County School District. Kaylyn earned $82,144 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Margaret Szarowicz serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,141.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Katurra Rocker holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,137.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Melissa Donaldson is a Gifted at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,137.
Middle School Counselor/Cobb County School District
Valerie Wombles holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,135.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Courtney Sykes holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,118.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Rachel Eslinger is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $82,112.
Director of Child Serve/Cobb County School District
Heidi Oquendo holds the role of Director of Child Serve at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,112.