Fulton County Schools Salary Schedule 2022-23 (2024)

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Are Fulton County teachers getting a raise? ›

More than $42 million will go toward a 5.1% pay increase for all eligible employees. The system will spend almost $15 million on 2% retention bonuses for returning workers. Just under $500,000 will go toward incentives for educators who take jobs at hard-to-staff schools and to teachers who refer them.

$35K (Median Total Pay)

The average Paraprofessional base salary at Fulton County Schools is $35K per year.

This increase will raise the starting teacher salary scale to $36,167. The scale will top out at 25 years with a salary of $60,547. “We know that we have the best of the best working for Atlanta ISD, and this increase helps ensure that we can offer a competitive compensation plan,” Superintendent Jason Harris said.

$45K (Median Total Pay)

The average Administrative Assistant base salary at Fulton County Schools is $45K per year.

According to data obtained from the Georgia Department of Education, Buford City schools offered teachers an average annual salary of $64,636.33 during the last school year—that's $10,000 above the state average. Teachers at Fayette County schools earned approximately $61,000.

Average Fulton County Schools Paraprofessional yearly pay in Georgia is approximately $22,064, which is 19% below the national average.

GCPS Paraprofessionals…

Are eligible for the outstanding health benefits available to all GCPS staff, with a generous employer contribution. Receive retirement benefits through the Teacher's Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and the Gwinnett Retirement System (GRS).

At our top spot and located about 38 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Buford City schools are proud their hardworking teachers earn a splendid $68,812.84 per year salary on average and $106,560.13 per year combined salary and benefits, which are both number one on our survey.

How much do Atlanta public school principals make? ›

The average Principal base salary at Atlanta Public Schools is $114K per year. The average additional pay is $9K per year, which could include cash bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips.

Total Salary Range for Atlanta Public Schools Teacher

The estimated total pay range for a Teacher at Atlanta Public Schools is $58K–$85K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Teacher base salary at Atlanta Public Schools is $70K per year.

As an administrative assistant, you take on more responsibilities and must be able to multitask to suit the needs of an office. A secretary's job focuses on typing and storing documents and reporting to a general manager.

As an administrative assistant, your earning potential can vary depending on several factors, including your level of experience, the industry you work in, geographic location, and specific duties required in the role.

Public school teachers would get a $2,500 raise starting July 1, boosting average teacher pay in Georgia above $65,000 annually, as the Republican governor proposed in January. That's in addition to a $1,000 bonus Kemp sent out in December. Prekindergarten teachers would also get a $2,500 raise.

Georgia's governor says the state will pay a $1,000 year-end bonus to public and school employees. ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's government will put a little extra jingle in the pockets of state, university and public school employees, paying them a $1,000 year-end bonus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.

Fulton County employees have a little extra to smile about as the County Commission has approved a 5 percent cost of living adjustment to their paychecks. The increase comes as part of efforts to keep pace with inflation, which has driven up the costs of essentials.

As of Mar 27, 2024, the average annual pay for a First Year Teacher in Georgia is $42,687 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.52 an hour. This is the equivalent of $820/week or $3,557/month.