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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Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Moulder works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $84,700 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Belinda Mcneal holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,696.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Jennings is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,692.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Heil is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,630.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, John Carter serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,609.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brent Hendrix serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,598.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shawn-Tel Lay is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,561.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mary Struble serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,558.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laura Mcarthur serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,530.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Munoz works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susan earned $84,505 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Grier holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,466.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Brewer is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,459.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sayonara Aybar works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sayonara earned $84,432 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anna Nugent works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Anna earned $84,393 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Allison Buzeta serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,380.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Patricia Cunningham works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Patricia earned $84,357 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erica Caban-Veres works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Erica earned $84,357 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carla Miles serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,345.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robin Ryan works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robin earned $84,329 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Justine Smith is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,305.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katy Croft holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,290.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Pugh holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,287.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Genevieve Mcgarry is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,253.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Borcherding is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,237.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathy Halverson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kathy earned $84,236 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Cody Thomas holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,226.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Densmore is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,226.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Hooks works as a Special Education Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sandra earned $84,218 in 2025.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Nelson holds the role of Finance/Business Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,205.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Marsha Pickens is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,205.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Pangburn is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,205.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberlee Pfaff serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,194.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sonia Murillo works as a High School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sonia earned $84,191 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Wilt-Winfield is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,183.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Terry Chadwick serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,151.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melanie Pryor works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melanie earned $84,146 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Beth Piccirilli works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Beth earned $84,105 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Fuller works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. James earned $84,105 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Wagner works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $84,105 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cynthia Fountain holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,105.