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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Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tara Tucci is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,452.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Bergeron works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $62,429 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brittney Jones works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brittney earned $62,419 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Claire Reynolds works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Claire earned $62,419 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Collins holds the role of High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,397.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jordan Hofmeister serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,362.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ryan Strasser serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,362.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Cottle holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,331.
Plant Operations Sec/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carol Pontius works as a Plant Operations Sec/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carol earned $62,274 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Brennan holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,269.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Burnett works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $62,252 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kendall Morgan is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,243.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Holloway is a Teacher of Profound Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,230.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Josh Cantrell is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,219.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dixie Williams is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,211.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Silvia is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,185.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carson Barrow is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,176.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Olivia Lullie is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,169.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bobby Wiggins is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,169.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shaunda Meroney holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,169.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kylie Murphy holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,169.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Catherine Houston works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Catherine earned $62,169 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jillian Luna works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jillian earned $62,169 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Guinn holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,169.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Bergstrom works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $62,134 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Grace Haney holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,132.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Clifford Woodburn works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Clifford earned $62,064 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Richard holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,061.
Support Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Vanessa Hughes serves as a Support Service Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,040.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mackenzie Powell holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,037.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Annika Hott holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,034.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sydney Hands is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,031.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Dyke is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,961.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Haley Cantrell is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,931.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Walker is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,914.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alicia Tamayo holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,892.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Primm is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,878.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Gresham works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rachel earned $61,878 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicholas Cipollina holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,871.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Phoebe Sanders works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Phoebe earned $61,846 in 2025.