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 90
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
John Stone works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cobb County School District. John earned $99,800 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Sandra August serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,800.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Gennie Shelton Rauscher is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,799.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Zandre Jean serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,795.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Karen Lane serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,791.
Assistant Principal/Cobb County School District
Melissa Barnhart holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,789.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Daniel Barton is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,783.
Occupational Therapist/Cobb County School District
Melissa Vaughn is a Occupational Therapist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,782.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
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Jenny Cisco is a Esol Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,773.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Elizabeth Gulley serves as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,772.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cobb County School District
Chanda Steve holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,752.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Gina Mclaughlin is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,741.
Hospital/Homebound Instructor/Cobb County School District
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Jonell Adams is a Hospital/Homebound Instructor at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,735.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Vivian Huddleston is a Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,734.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
Belinda Lunceford holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,725.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Virginia Buttram serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,721.
Instructional Specialist/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Lisa Garvey serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,719.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Chloe Alexander is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,714.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cobb County School District
Tony Tesmer holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,710.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jennifer Fortune works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Jennifer earned $99,694 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Season Stalcup works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Season earned $99,692 in 2025.
Enterprise Technician/Cobb County School District
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At Cobb County School District, Tara Myers serves as a Enterprise Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,688.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Katherine Kirian serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,676.
Esol Teacher/Cobb County School District
Sonya Kenner is a Esol Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,665.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cobb County School District
Robin Rann holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,665.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Yvonne Bates is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,665.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cobb County School District
Lynn Hahn holds the role of Early Intervention Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,665.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Erin Hall serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,656.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Jonathan Mcdurmon works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Jonathan earned $99,652 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cobb County School District
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Candace Queen is a Technology Specialist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,649.
Special Education Interrelated/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Dina Symeonides serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,639.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Catherine Facer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cobb County School District. Catherine earned $99,635 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Nikki Brown holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,625.
Special Education Specialist/Cobb County School District
Allison Childers is a Special Education Specialist at Cobb County School District. 2025 total compensation came to $99,614.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Debra Curley holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,614.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cobb County School District
Meredith Christensen holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,608.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cobb County School District
At Cobb County School District, Robert Theriault serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,601.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Stefanie Keenan works as a Gifted for Cobb County School District. Stefanie earned $99,591 in 2025.
Gifted/Cobb County School District
Terryann Gordon holds the role of Gifted at Cobb County School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,585.
High School Counselor/Cobb County School District
Taisa Turner works as a High School Counselor for Cobb County School District. Taisa earned $99,575 in 2025.