Georgia · 2025 pay
How much do Cobb County School District employees make?
$61,606typical pay, counting everyone paid in 2025
$18,680 – $94,061what most people earned
Includes everyone paid during 2025, including part-year and seasonal workers. The source doesn't show who worked the full year.
Georgia Dept. of Audits and Accounts publishes pay by position without employee names, so there is no name search here.
Common jobs: Miscellaneous ActivitiesGrades 9-12 TeacherSpecial Education Interrelated
✓ Official data from Georgia Dept. of Audits and AccountsMatches the agency's latest releaseaudits.ga.gov ↗
Is pay going up?
Yes. Typical pay went from $36,594 in 2016 to $61,606 in 2025 (+68%).
What changed since 2024
- +3.7%Typical pay went up from $59,380 to $61,606.
- +3518,876 people were paid in 2025, compared with 18,841 in 2024.
- +68%Since 2016, typical pay has gone from $36,594 to $61,606, while the number of people paid went down from 18,886 to 18,876.
The next update is expected after the fiscal year closes (usually by December).
Pay by job
Jobs held by 5 or more people in 2025.
| Job | People | Typical pay | Most earn | Since 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Activities | 3,164 | $4,934 | $2k – $10k | ▼ 1.1% |
| Grades 9-12 Teacher | 1,556 | $93,179 | $79k – $106k | ▲ 5.4% |
| Special Education Interrelated | 1,010 | $86,922 | $72k – $100k | ▲ 5.9% |
| Bus Driver | 941 | $43,511 | $34k – $54k | ▲ 3.7% |
| School Food Service Worker | 804 | $17,144 | $13k – $22k | ▲ 1.1% |
| Special Ed Parapro/Aide | 770 | $27,880 | $20k – $33k | ▲ 0.7% |
| Custodial Personnel | 703 | $40,281 | $27k – $48k | ▼ 0.9% |
| Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide | 588 | $30,091 | $24k – $35k | ▲ 2.8% |
| School Secretary/Clerk | 402 | $32,828 | $23k – $40k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Grade 3 Teacher | 396 | $83,703 | $71k – $98k | ▲ 4.7% |
| Grade 2 Teacher | 378 | $86,424 | $73k – $98k | ▲ 5.1% |
| Grade 1 Teacher | 375 | $84,950 | $71k – $99k | ▲ 6.0% |
| Kindergarten Teacher | 359 | $85,999 | $73k – $98k | ▲ 5.4% |
| Grade 4 Teacher | 346 | $85,951 | $73k – $99k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Grade 5 Teacher | 333 | $87,495 | $75k – $99k | ▲ 4.1% |
| Esol Teacher | 277 | $93,036 | $78k – $104k | ▲ 4.2% |
| Assistant Principal | 276 | $120,150 | $112k – $127k | ▲ 4.3% |
| Instructional Specialist P-8 | 241 | $88,266 | $76k – $101k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Middle School Explor Teacher | 240 | $89,921 | $76k – $103k | ▲ 6.8% |
| Grade 6 Teacher | 232 | $87,431 | $74k – $101k | ▲ 2.5% |
| Grade 7 Teacher | 221 | $89,678 | $77k – $101k | ▲ 5.2% |
| Grade 8 Teacher | 221 | $88,677 | $76k – $105k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Vocational | 209 | $89,908 | $75k – $108k | ▲ 5.7% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 205 | $87,550 | $74k – $101k | ▲ 4.1% |
| Gifted | 199 | $93,907 | $77k – $105k | ▲ 4.2% |
| Teacher of Autistic Students | 188 | $73,463 | $57k – $87k | ▲ 9.6% |
| Early Intervention Primary Teacher | 171 | $87,570 | $74k – $100k | ▲ 3.4% |
| Maintenance Personnel | 171 | $68,817 | $50k – $84k | ▲ 1.9% |
| Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 | 156 | $98,479 | $88k – $110k | ▲ 5.2% |
| Other Transportation | 147 | $22,982 | $17k – $36k | ▲ 0.9% |
| Elementary Counselor | 141 | $95,862 | $83k – $110k | ▲ 6.9% |
| School Nurse | 139 | $48,297 | $39k – $53k | ▲ 1.7% |
| Grades K-5 Teacher | 137 | $96,588 | $85k – $107k | ▲ 7.6% |
| Grades 6-8 Teacher | 135 | $89,476 | $76k – $100k | ▲ 6.5% |
| Instructional Specialist | 125 | $100,016 | $84k – $111k | ▲ 3.8% |
| Enterprise Technician | 124 | $105,848 | $88k – $132k | ▲ 3.4% |
| Bookkeeper | 124 | $47,026 | $38k – $52k | ▲ 4.6% |
| Preschool Special Ed Teacher | 122 | $77,002 | $61k – $91k | ▼ 0.2% |
| Principal | 120 | $154,964 | $151k – $167k | ▲ 3.7% |
| Librarian/Media Specialist | 120 | $99,904 | $90k – $111k | ▲ 4.1% |
| Secretary | 120 | $52,967 | $44k – $57k | ▲ 1.5% |
| School Food Service Manager | 117 | $49,824 | $46k – $53k | ▲ 2.6% |
| High School Counselor | 116 | $96,671 | $82k – $107k | ▲ 4.4% |
| Library/Media Support Parapro | 116 | $31,413 | $26k – $35k | ▲ 2.1% |
| Eip 4th and 5th Grade Teacher | 114 | $92,338 | $79k – $106k | ▲ 4.2% |
| Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 | 109 | $29,429 | $24k – $34k | ▲ 1.0% |
| Central Support Clerk | 93 | $63,956 | $53k – $75k | ▼ 1.1% |
| Teacher of Mild Intellectual | 85 | $86,241 | $76k – $100k | ▲ 6.6% |
| General Admin Secretary/Clerk | 76 | $59,642 | $48k – $69k | ▲ 2.6% |
| Director of Child Serve | 75 | $112,023 | $105k – $123k | ▲ 4.0% |
| Security Personnel/Security Officer | 75 | $80,412 | $71k – $95k | ▲ 5.2% |
| Instructional Supervisor | 72 | $140,079 | $125k – $147k | ▲ 3.4% |
| Middle School Counselor | 71 | $95,437 | $83k – $110k | ▲ 3.1% |
| School Psychologist | 62 | $101,968 | $82k – $116k | ▲ 3.6% |
| Occupational Therapist | 53 | $93,822 | $78k – $100k | ▲ 15.7% |
| Special Education Specialist | 51 | $100,486 | $93k – $109k | ▲ 7.0% |
| Teacher of Moderate Intellectual | 50 | $84,641 | $62k – $92k | ▲ 11.0% |
| Early Intervention Teacher | 49 | $94,099 | $82k – $103k | ▲ 10.2% |
| Finance/Business Personnel | 47 | $91,605 | $84k – $108k | ▲ 2.6% |
| Transportation Mechanic | 44 | $80,578 | $72k – $95k | ▲ 2.4% |
| School Social Worker | 38 | $91,108 | $67k – $98k | ▲ 8.8% |
| Interpreter | 38 | $73,273 | $63k – $84k | ▼ 0.7% |
| Middle School Career Technical and Agricultural Teacher | 35 | $94,648 | $77k – $104k | ▲ 1.2% |
| Technology Specialist | 32 | $101,591 | $96k – $114k | ▲ 5.1% |
| Military Science Teacher | 32 | $99,566 | $90k – $108k | ▼ 0.1% |
| Diagnostician | 30 | $104,181 | $88k – $114k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Teacher of Severe Intellectual | 28 | $80,833 | $59k – $90k | ▲ 2.2% |
| Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral | 28 | $70,706 | $43k – $87k | ▼ 1.9% |
| Deputy/Associate/Assistant Supt | 27 | $203,001 | $173k – $234k | ▲ 3.7% |
| Human Resources Personnel | 27 | $119,416 | $96k – $135k | ▲ 0.7% |
| Finance/Business Service Manager | 26 | $123,729 | $116k – $130k | ▲ 2.2% |
| Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student | 24 | $98,752 | $85k – $112k | ▲ 13.3% |
| Construction Manager | 22 | $125,017 | $115k – $130k | ▲ 6.5% |
| Special Education Nurse | 18 | $83,064 | $77k – $89k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Adapted Phys Ed Teacher | 16 | $98,752 | $85k – $106k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Other Instructional Provider | 15 | $62,509 | $44k – $90k | ▲ 4.0% |
| Warehouseman | 14 | $49,556 | $44k – $71k | ▼ 15.9% |
| Information Service Personnel | 13 | $95,377 | $69k – $126k | ▲ 2.2% |
| Public Relations Personnel | 12 | $102,458 | $85k – $114k | ▼ 1.9% |
| Plant Operations Director/Manager | 11 | $112,810 | $106k – $113k | ▲ 3.4% |
| Staff Development Specialist | 11 | $110,401 | $100k – $119k | ▲ 6.2% |
| Teacher of Visually Impaired | 11 | $97,723 | $82k – $102k | ▲ 15.5% |
| School Resource Officer | 11 | $96,418 | $94k – $105k | new |
| Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired | 11 | $94,521 | $87k – $113k | ▲ 18.0% |
| Gifted High | 10 | $101,470 | $85k – $113k | ▲ 13.6% |
| Hospital/Homebound Instructor | 10 | $100,024 | $90k – $112k | ▲ 11.1% |
| Director of Curriculum/Instructor | 9 | $161,460 | $151k – $166k | ▲ 3.7% |
| Physical Therapist | 9 | $110,542 | $107k – $114k | ▲ 3.8% |
| Parent Coordinator | 9 | $88,746 | $65k – $91k | ▲ 23.5% |
| Teacher Support Specialist | 8 | $72,741 | $69k – $101k | ▲ 8.8% |
| Transportation Sec/Clerk | 8 | $54,781 | $32k – $63k | ▼ 9.7% |
| In-School Susp Teacher | 8 | $45,961 | $44k – $55k | ▼ 20.0% |
| Special Education Secretary/Clerk | 8 | $31,166 | $30k – $47k | ▼ 34.1% |
| Member Board of Education | 8 | $19,000 | $19k – $19k | ▲ 0.0% |
| Is Personnel - Instruction Service | 7 | $84,738 | $74k – $117k | ▲ 4.9% |
| Technology Director | 6 | $160,061 | $152k – $164k | ▲ 6.5% |
| Title I Director | 6 | $149,777 | $146k – $160k | ▲ 6.1% |
| Food Service Administrator | 6 | $119,411 | $78k – $137k | ▲ 2.7% |
| Is Personnel - Food Service | 6 | $110,924 | $88k – $112k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Lottery Pre-School Teacher | 6 | $66,929 | $52k – $73k | ▲ 10.3% |
| Adult Education Teacher | 6 | $66,159 | $60k – $74k | ▲ 5.1% |
| Transportation Director/Manager | 5 | $129,942 | $107k – $133k | ▲ 14.0% |
| Hearing Officer | 5 | $97,619 | $91k – $100k | ▲ 5.0% |
No jobs match.
How many people earn what
- Under $10k3,449
- $10k – $30k2,706
- $30k – $50k2,239
- $50k – $70k1,837
- $70k – $90k3,295
- $90k – $110k3,237
- $110k – $150k1,912
- $150k or more201
Includes part-time and seasonal workers, which is why many earn under $10k.
Highest paid at Cobb County School District in 2025
- 1Christopher G RagsdaleSuperintendent$571,434▲ $54,583 vs 2024
- 2Bradley R JohnsonDeputy/Associate/Assistant Supt$293,464▲ $62,126 vs 2024
- 3Jennifer S ThomasDeputy/Associate/Assistant Supt$269,861▲ $74,137 vs 2024
- 4Candace E WilkesDeputy/Associate/Assistant Supt$269,861▲ $100,949 vs 2024
- 5Sherri C HillDeputy/Associate/Assistant Supt$240,103▲ $8,765 vs 2024
- 6Marcus L SmithDeputy/Associate/Assistant Supt$240,103▲ $8,765 vs 2024
- 7Catherine L MallandaDeputy/Associate/Assistant Supt$235,469▲ $17,447 vs 2024
- 8Keeli C BowenDeputy/Associate/Assistant Supt$233,615▲ $8,492 vs 2024
- 9Regina T MontgomeryPrincipal$231,652▲ $65,116 vs 2024
- 10William WallaceEnterprise Technician$231,084▲ $14,793 vs 2024
Common questions
How much does a Cobb County School District employee make?
The typical employee was paid $61,606 in 2025: half of the 18,876 people paid earned more, half earned less. Most earned between $18,680 and $94,061.
Why do so many people earn very little?
The list includes everyone who got a paycheck during the year: part-time, seasonal and short-term workers, and people who joined or left partway through. 3,449 people (18.3%) were paid under $10,000.
Does this include benefits like health insurance or pension?
No. It is gross pay as published; the source does not split it into regular pay and overtime.
Where does this data come from, and when is it updated?
From Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (audits.ga.gov). Our figures match the agency's latest release; the next update is expected after the fiscal year closes (usually by December).
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