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 20
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Palmetta Hodges is a Elementary Counselor at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $123,259.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
Alicia Baynes is a Vocational at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $123,216.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Karen Kline works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Karen earned $123,203 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Marquisha Flowers holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,195.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Benjamin Green serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,178.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Kristen Thigpen serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,155.
School Psychologist/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Shawn Martin serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,111.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Pamela Roach holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,087.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
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Adam Cogbill works as a Vocational for Cobb County School District. Adam earned $123,053 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Rebecca Alvarado serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,040.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Amy Riggins is a Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $123,038.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Cassondra Zielinski holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,014.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Christina Stanley works as a Gifted for Cobb County School District. Christina earned $123,012 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Carmen Bandy works as a Assistant Principal for Cobb County School District. Carmen earned $122,986 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Shelley Howerton holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,965.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Carolyn Hughes holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,959.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Lelia Weathers holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,959.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Kathryn Bishop holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,959.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
Craig Hurley works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cobb County School District. Craig earned $122,959 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Robin Ervin-Reed serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,959.
Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Jennifer Garrett serves as a Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,959.
Audiologist/Cobb County School District
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Cynthia Fleming works as a Audiologist for Cobb County School District. Cynthia earned $122,959 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cobb County School District
Margo Fryling works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cobb County School District. Margo earned $122,959 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Nicole Stelljes works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cobb County School District. Nicole earned $122,959 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Sarah Kessel holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,957.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Maxine Miller serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,957.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Tiffany Larson serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,957.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Melissa Guthrie is a Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $122,957.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Paula Krupiczewicz Bullen is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $122,954.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Amelia Howard holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,894.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Thelma Hall-Corpus is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $122,887.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Sheila Jackson serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,882.
Director of Child Serve/Cobb County School District
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Heidi Elias is a Director of Child Serve at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $122,875.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Mary Stier works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cobb County School District. Mary earned $122,857 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Ifeoma Uzoka holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,840.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Brian Heglund is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $122,812.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Tara Oliver serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,811.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Tracy Crum serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,811.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Christina Moll works as a Assistant Principal for Cobb County School District. Christina earned $122,811 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
James Groover holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,811.