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 75
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kathryn Virnich is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,952.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cobb County School District
Keith Gravitt is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,949.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Laura Howerton is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,949.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cobb County School District
Tiffany Spriggs is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,944.
Finance/Business Personnel/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Michelle King serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,941.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jaquela Hardin is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,937.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cobb County School District
Sabrina Watson-Priestly holds the role of Early Intervention Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,935.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Katherine Zurkuhlen serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,920.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kristin King is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,917.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jaquile Miller works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Jaquile earned $101,915 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Brianne Wishon works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Brianne earned $101,912 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Cobb County School District
Shetera Smith is a High School Counselor at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,908.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Genia Johnson-Brownlee is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,905.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kristen Cross is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,901.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Teresa Rhyne works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cobb County School District. Teresa earned $101,898 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Kelly Mcqueen serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,894.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Syble Berry is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,890.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Eddy Remy works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Eddy earned $101,887 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Caleb Carmean is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,863.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Brooklyn Bartlett serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,849.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jenna Lawrence is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,849.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Nancy Whitman holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,843.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cobb County School District
Lisa Oslin works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cobb County School District. Lisa earned $101,843 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cobb County School District
Gabriele Bunz-Conner holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,843.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Odom holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,829.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cobb County School District
Kristen Larocque is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,828.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Gregory Klein serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,826.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Malikah Coardes holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,815.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
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Melissa Beecham works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cobb County School District. Melissa earned $101,809 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
James Thompson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,806.
Elementary Counselor/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Beth Parker serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,785.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Shawana London serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,775.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Lynn Gouacide works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Lynn earned $101,764 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Stephanie Burnett works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cobb County School District. Stephanie earned $101,756 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Scott Grant holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,752.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Renita Myers holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,749.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cobb County School District
Myra West-Allen is a Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $101,745.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Rachel Benhart works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Rachel earned $101,743 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Michael Hewett serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,735.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Amanda Gregory serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,725.