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 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kayla Lorch serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,363.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kevin Burnette works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kevin earned $82,361 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brandy Nicholson serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,333.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mendy Bixler works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mendy earned $82,318 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Robin Moss serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,297.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrew Martin works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Andrew earned $82,297 in 2025.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Donna Lownes serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,286.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Chana Miller is a Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,255.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lindsey Picel is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,246.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Courtney Traeger works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Courtney earned $82,236 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kendra West works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kendra earned $82,225 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Evans holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,222.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cammie Sheffield holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,212.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Dodd is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,188.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Crane holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,188.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Cintineo serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,183.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Bertoglio serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,178.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Cassie Pichon serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,153.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bonnie Jackson holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,142.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donna Swindell holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,130.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laura Lang serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,130.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Crystal Madison is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,126.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Kelley works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $82,125 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Hightower holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,108.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kacee Andrews works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kacee earned $82,108 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Bigelow holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,086.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lorri-Ann Brogdon holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,082.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Batson works as a Transportation Mechanic for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brian earned $82,079 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Rufa works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deborah earned $82,057 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Smith is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,032.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Riddle works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melissa earned $82,032 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacey Thacker works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stacey earned $82,032 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, David Holland serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,032.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracie Johnson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,032.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristen Stannard works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kristen earned $82,032 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Demsick works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robert earned $82,032 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicole Howard serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,032.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Reinhard is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,032.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Catlett holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,032.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brenda Guyer holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,032.