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 32
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Darleen Johnston serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,066.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
John Wamsted works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cobb County School District. John earned $115,066 in 2025.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Stephen Hansard holds the role of Gifted at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,066.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Stephanie Clatterbaugh holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,054.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Latonia Mcdaniels holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,015.
Instructional Specialist/Cobb County School District
Tracy Farrow works as a Instructional Specialist for Cobb County School District. Tracy earned $115,011 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kelli Connors is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $114,993.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cobb County School District
Leah Izenour holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,986.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Derika Hannibal is a Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $114,982.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Stuart holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,959.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Lindsay Kovalsky serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,958.
Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired/Cobb County School District
David Brathwaite holds the role of Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,955.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Dawn Mcelhaney works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Dawn earned $114,943 in 2025.
This Grade 5 Teacher record at Cobb County School District for Rebecca Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $114,942 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Licia Murrell holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,925.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Charity Johnson works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Charity earned $114,921 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Oksana Tsymbalov holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,919.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Matt Rosenberger works as a Esol Teacher for Cobb County School District. Matt earned $114,910 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Pshantel Dean serves as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,908.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Todd Utt works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cobb County School District. Todd earned $114,884 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Marsha Odom serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,870.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Alexis Underwood holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,852.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Melisa Baltes is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $114,828.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kearstin Jacobs works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Kearstin earned $114,820 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Laura Petersen serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,817.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Tina Hadley works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Tina earned $114,805 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Sharon Freeman holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,805.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Krista Wilson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Krista earned $114,797 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Kristin O'Rear holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,797.
High School Counselor/Cobb County School District
Charisse Cox is a High School Counselor at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $114,788.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Samuel Griffith serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,784.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Katherine Philp works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cobb County School District. Katherine earned $114,764 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cobb County School District
Tiffany Draper is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $114,750.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cobb County School District
Carmen Capps holds the role of Finance/Business Service Manager at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,722.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Connie Bailey is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $114,703.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Carusone is a Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $114,689.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Kris Teller holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,689.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Allison Edwards holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,689.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
Zelina Avery works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cobb County School District. Zelina earned $114,686 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Suzanne Martin holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,684.