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 46
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Tara Laporte works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Tara earned $111,488 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Regina Carter holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,483.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cobb County School District
Renee Tehrani is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,483.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cobb County School District
Tennecia Watkins is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,480.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Beth Dettelbach works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Beth earned $111,480 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Aliyyah Salam-Abdullah is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,462.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
Jason Ryals works as a Vocational for Cobb County School District. Jason earned $111,461 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
Dionna Stevens-Doneghy holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,454.
High School Counselor/Cobb County School District
Leza Aldridge works as a High School Counselor for Cobb County School District. Leza earned $111,453 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Shawnte Scott-Tompkins is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,442.
Instructional Supervisor/Cobb County School District
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Jamie Hatcher works as a Instructional Supervisor for Cobb County School District. Jamie earned $111,435 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Farrah Gamel works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Farrah earned $111,435 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cobb County School District
Sophie Joseph is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,435.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Kimberly Test serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,433.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Margaret-Ellen Laettner holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,432.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Marianna Foxwell works as a Gifted for Cobb County School District. Marianna earned $111,424 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Joe Stradley serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,423.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Heather Parker holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,420.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Melissa Allen works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Melissa earned $111,413 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Tonya Grimmke serves as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,412.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Julie Geoghagan serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,411.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Margaret Lohner serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,405.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Julia Forbes is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,381.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
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Sara Johnson is a Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,378.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Paris Brown serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,361.
Vocational/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Melissa Rommelman serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,343.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Kamilah Rose Pettway is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,339.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Barbara Garvin holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,324.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Terry Jones works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Terry earned $111,319 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
Stephen Cosgrove is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,310.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jaime Dang holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,305.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Jose Gonzalez serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,279.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Jane Griffeth holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,277.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Michael Williams holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,262.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
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Candace Ellis holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,256.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Patricia Scollan works as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual for Cobb County School District. Patricia earned $111,255 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Bradshaw holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,255.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Andrew Trowers works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Andrew earned $111,255 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Sandy Matthews holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,255.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
David Jakana is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $111,255.