Georgia / Cherokee County Board of Education
Agency file
The Cherokee County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 7,481 employees with median total compensation of $52,122; the highest distinct record was $451,049.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 7,481 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,122) — 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 $93,107 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,593. 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.
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Record list
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Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Bryant is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,954.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Angela Gula serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,954.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Trayce Williams holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,949.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Suzanne Gebhart is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,943.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Picardo serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,917.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Holton is a High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,883.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Murnan is a Gifted High at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,822.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, James Smith serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,797.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannon Thomas works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Shannon earned $99,744 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Langston serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,708.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Schewe holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,679.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Johnny Cantrell serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,678.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Robin Taylor serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,642.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicole Eichenberger serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,583.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Bishop works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jonathan earned $99,556 in 2025.
Physical Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Karen Alterman is a Physical Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,528.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Lane holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,514.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Panik works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mary earned $99,483 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Johnson holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,477.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Yolanda Torres-English holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,392.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sharon Knox serves as a Adapted Phys Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,302.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nancy Sweat is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,260.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marjorie Lynes works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marjorie earned $99,259 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cindy Baker is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,235.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laurie Taylor works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laurie earned $99,217 in 2025.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tonya Carnes is a In-School Susp Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,213.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marie Harrison serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,205.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tambra Jackson works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tambra earned $99,205 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lisa Ade works as a Occupational Therapist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $99,189 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kari Barbour is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,188.
Graduation Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Victoria Brown holds the role of Graduation Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,156.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Hester is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,152.