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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karalyn May holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,214.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gina Surratt is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,214.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Mcgowan holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,214.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Hardin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $86,214 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dionicia Salas holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,214.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Olivia Manion serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,214.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tasha Huffschmidt holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,214.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brenda Blasco serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,214.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sheri Watson works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sheri earned $86,214 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Johana Keever works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Johana earned $86,214 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sumere Dunaway serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,214.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Courtney Hale holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,201.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Deese is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,201.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jacqueline Powell works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jacqueline earned $86,201 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Moss is a Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,105.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Teachworth works as a Special Education Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Heather earned $86,076 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shawn Scali holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,057.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Butcher is a School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,054.
Rvi Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Peter Godfrey holds the role of Rvi Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,041.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristina Cloud works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kristina earned $86,028 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Sheldon is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,982.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Brennan is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,968.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Roxanne Wilkinson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,952.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Theresa Kealhofer works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Theresa earned $85,912 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lori Stuart works as a Technology Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lori earned $85,865 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brianna Porter holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,858.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mallie Fisher serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,854.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laura Killen serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,852.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alice Lamb works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alice earned $85,803 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley West works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ashley earned $85,790 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brooke Khodabakhsh works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brooke earned $85,783 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gregory Key works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Gregory earned $85,757 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Philip Dutko holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,753.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandy Mitchell works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brandy earned $85,751 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ross Cravens serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,733.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jane Jarrett holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,728.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Tryan is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,701.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Bradley is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,701.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Zipperer works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $85,701 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Barry Dalton serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,701.