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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Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Abigail Davis serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,424.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Katheryn Thompson holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,414.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alexandria Wiley serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,409.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Hanie is a Transportation Mechanic at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,392.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joy Dixon holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,343.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carollyn Brown is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,343.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Chance Bruggeman serves as a Enterprise Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,338.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Megan Jackson is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,308.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brittany Lyonett is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,299.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Caitlin Chase works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Caitlin earned $65,283 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Collins serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,263.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rasheem Jacobs holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,252.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carina Galindo works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carina earned $65,215 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Abigail Maxwell is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,212.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adam Prather holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,212.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Garrett Hodges works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Garrett earned $65,212 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lexie Wetherington serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,200.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Hackney serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,169.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Chad Lyon serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,158.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Celia Scragg serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,122.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Valerie Dunn is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,113.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, James Hood serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,105.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Mark Drew is a Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,097.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shannon Lubin serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,094.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lindsey Murphy serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,088.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Haley Jacobs holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,043.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Frush works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. James earned $65,039 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Donlin works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susan earned $65,036 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leah Crump holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,964.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Samantha Westerlind serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,944.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Rex Gavilla holds the role of Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,932.
Support Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jody Page holds the role of Support Service Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,919.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melissa Dallas serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,878.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katheryn Hatcher is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,868.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Karissa Charles serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,868.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Justin Prather works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Justin earned $64,855 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Peyton Smith serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,851.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Straw works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $64,845 in 2025.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tommy Jones holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,843.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Floyd is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,843.