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
Kimberly Bratcher is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,864.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Colton Major works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Colton earned $60,861 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Almanza is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,838.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Claire Nerlich is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,833.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Edgar Zelaya holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,809.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laurie Jann is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,807.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mary Smith serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,799.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maryn Perlson is a Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,780.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachelle Laughlin holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,753.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lyndsey Jones is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,726.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lauren Kutch serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,723.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Waver holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,722.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katrina Ross is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,712.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Faren Hart holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,712.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ryan Cherry holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,712.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Rosinski works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $60,712 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leah Spradlin is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,712.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kevin Noel holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,712.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Cheek works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. David earned $60,712 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mark Lougheed is a Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,708.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Albert holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,689.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Haley Keseric serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,670.
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Amanda Richards works as a Teacher of Visually Impaired for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amanda earned $60,668 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Leslie Wheeler serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,657.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Buono holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,650.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Courtney Wright serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,616.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Samantha Hatfield is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,616.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bethany Trimbur is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,603.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Madison Pelton is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,600.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marleigh O'Weger works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marleigh earned $60,566 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Diemer is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,560.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Isabelle Pennington works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Isabelle earned $60,556 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Watkins works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $60,547 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christie Strawser is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,516.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Whang is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,504.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Walkey works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Angela earned $60,499 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Abigail Wade serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,495.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kenneth Covington serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,484.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amber Yackee is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,478.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Steve Chavez holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,445.