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 215
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Amber Dodd is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,628.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Megan Croy serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,623.
Custodial Personnel/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Corey Hall serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,605.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Patrick Heenan serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,599.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Leah Torrenti holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,596.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kara Teal is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,589.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Bobbie Valenzuela works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Bobbie earned $70,583 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Michelle King is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,582.
Enterprise Technician/Cobb County School District
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Ricky Holt works as a Enterprise Technician for Cobb County School District. Ricky earned $70,561 in 2025.
School Nurse/Cobb County School District
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Jennifer Hanlan works as a School Nurse for Cobb County School District. Jennifer earned $70,557 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Derrick Gray serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,554.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Kellie Sprinkle serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,540.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Danielle Cox holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,528.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Carly Israel serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,525.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Sara Collins is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,525.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Gretchen Alain is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,525.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Amanda Overholt holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,522.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Faith Kart works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Faith earned $70,517 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Suzanna Lyle serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,501.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Hannah Head holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,488.
Central Support Clerk/Cobb County School District
Michele Balschi works as a Central Support Clerk for Cobb County School District. Michele earned $70,453 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
Ana Dekle holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,438.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Lisa Philpott works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Lisa earned $70,438 in 2025.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Rachel Mathis serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,433.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Brianny Reed serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,424.
Bookkeeper/Cobb County School District
Kelli Price works as a Bookkeeper for Cobb County School District. Kelli earned $70,422 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cobb County School District
Jonathan Jones is a Custodial Personnel at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,417.
Instructional Specialist/Cobb County School District
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Charles Polk holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,394.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Samantha Criscuolo works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Samantha earned $70,393 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Abigail Driskell is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,393.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Chelsea Melton holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,393.
Other Transportation/Cobb County School District
Joanne Niemann is a Other Transportation at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,384.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Tara Hemelgarn works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Tara earned $70,382 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Samantha Lockamy holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,372.
Other Transportation/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Andra Goins serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,343.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cobb County School District
Cathy Perry works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cobb County School District. Cathy earned $70,338 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Duerkoop works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Cobb County School District. Jennifer earned $70,338 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Toshie Condon serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,338.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Melissa Klein is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $70,338.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kristy Johnson works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Kristy earned $70,338 in 2025.