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 27
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Drew Starnes is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $118,335.
Enterprise Technician/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Michele Tucker serves as a Enterprise Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,325.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Barbara Mcclure works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Barbara earned $118,317 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Jeffrey Knudson serves as a Military Science Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,291.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Khaia Smith serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,290.
High School Counselor/Cobb County School District
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Valerie Bullock holds the role of High School Counselor at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,286.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Carolyn Griffin holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,265.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
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Carmen Wiggins is a Vocational at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $118,255.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Hannah Oldham is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $118,245.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Hassan Sabere is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $118,226.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Terri Sommer holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,220.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Elizabeth Olotka works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Elizabeth earned $118,204 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cobb County School District
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Kristi Dixon works as a Special Education Specialist for Cobb County School District. Kristi earned $118,188 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Nadine Lucate-Pierre serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,186.
School Social Worker/Cobb County School District
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Monica Bright is a School Social Worker at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $118,141.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
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Michael Simmons works as a Vocational for Cobb County School District. Michael earned $118,101 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Christopher Stewart serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,081.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Robert Ingram works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Robert earned $118,081 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Andredice Ragland Bryant serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,075.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Tom Sheehan holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,020.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Sondra Briggs works as a Esol Teacher for Cobb County School District. Sondra earned $117,978 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Michelle Payne serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,972.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Alina Ferrier works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Alina earned $117,961 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Patrick Parsons is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $117,952.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
Angela Guggino works as a Vocational for Cobb County School District. Angela earned $117,932 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/Cobb County School District
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Valerie Henry works as a Human Resources Personnel for Cobb County School District. Valerie earned $117,916 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Joshua Mathews holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,904.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
James Thigpen holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,847.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Nicole Thompson holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,840.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
Carissa Smith is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $117,809.
Special Education Specialist/Cobb County School District
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Lorraine Edwards holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,799.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Tricia Glass is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $117,793.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
Katherine Dow works as a Vocational for Cobb County School District. Katherine earned $117,791 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Lasonia White is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $117,789.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Juan Harris works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cobb County School District. Juan earned $117,788 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Lisa Black serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,775.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Bonnie Bohannon holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,772.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kimberly Hurley holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,717.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Sandra Padilla serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,703.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Ashley Kirby is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $117,698.