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 251
Secretary/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Ellen Novis serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,552.
School Nurse/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Susan Hynes serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,526.
Secretary/Cobb County School District
Janet Sosebee is a Secretary at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,512.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Kristin Starnes serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,510.
Custodial Personnel/Cobb County School District
Diane Vardeman is a Custodial Personnel at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,507.
Bus Driver/Cobb County School District
Gregory Dorfmeier is a Bus Driver at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,502.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cobb County School District
Jordan Webb is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,453.
Bus Driver/Cobb County School District
Jodi Westfall is a Bus Driver at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,446.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Sage Taylor serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,435.
Bookkeeper/Cobb County School District
Tiffany Lathem holds the role of Bookkeeper at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,416.
Occupational Therapist/Cobb County School District
Tova Gopin holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,414.
Occupational Therapist/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Rachel Werenski serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,414.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Mariechien Starks-Payne holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,411.
Bus Driver/Cobb County School District
Sonja Barrant works as a Bus Driver for Cobb County School District. Sonja earned $55,407 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kelly Dawsey is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,405.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Craig Hines holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,396.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jacquelin Silvano is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,395.
Bus Driver/Cobb County School District
Donna Marshall holds the role of Bus Driver at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,393.
Bookkeeper/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Freddia Allen serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,383.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Marianne Blaylock holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,360.
School Food Service Manager/Cobb County School District
Tanya Dampier holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,351.
Bus Driver/Cobb County School District
Steven Lowe is a Bus Driver at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,347.
Secretary/Cobb County School District
Nancy Mcastocker works as a Secretary for Cobb County School District. Nancy earned $55,345 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Jill Geyer serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,304.
Maintenance Personnel/Cobb County School District
Bart Brinkman is a Maintenance Personnel at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,301.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Kay Williams serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,266.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, James Gwyn serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,252.
Secretary/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Christy Raab serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,251.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Julia Keller holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,237.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Haley Gragg holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,237.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Michele Willis is a Gifted at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $55,216.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Vince Cary holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,212.
School Nurse/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Sandra Evans serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,207.
Custodial Personnel/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Billie Gottfried serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,188.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Christine Cronin serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,186.
School Nurse/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Suzanne Cervera serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,183.
Custodial Personnel/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, John Gamble serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,181.
Miscellaneous Activities/Cobb County School District
Laura Holmes works as a Miscellaneous Activities for Cobb County School District. Laura earned $55,174 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Mignon Thomas serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,144.
Bus Driver/Cobb County School District
Jaylen Mosby works as a Bus Driver for Cobb County School District. Jaylen earned $55,138 in 2025.