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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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Peggy League works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Peggy earned $76,795 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Nixon is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,794.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Vegeais holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,753.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kirsten Kern holds the role of Other Instructional Provider at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,753.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jodi Kosten works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jodi earned $76,753 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Davila serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,753.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Beverly Eller serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,753.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Cristina Markley serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,753.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Regina Haggerty holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,753.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jill O'Leary serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,753.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Haynes holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,753.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Childers serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,734.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Teachworth holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,727.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Karl Chima is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,725.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Maeger works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ashley earned $76,724 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Stephanie Peralta works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $76,724 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Lightcap is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,724.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Allison Eastep is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,724.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Grant Myers holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,715.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Blakes works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $76,690 in 2025.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Ishmael is a Enterprise Technician at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,666.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leann Scoretz works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Leann earned $76,664 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cayla Capozzi holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,664.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicholas Mcghee holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,653.
Business Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Cory Steinberg works as a Business Service Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cory earned $76,641 in 2025.