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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Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leigh Schwarzman works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Cherokee County Board of Education. Leigh earned $93,157 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Ingham holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,145.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Mills works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Emily earned $93,107 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tricia Blake works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tricia earned $93,107 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Liesl New serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,107.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Scott Quillen serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,107.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carol Renn holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,107.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marie Wallace serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,107.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dennis Jolley works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dennis earned $93,107 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey Kirk holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,107.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Reeves serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,107.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Paula Dixon works as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Paula earned $93,107 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katie Murphy is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,106.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kacie Reed works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kacie earned $93,106 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cindy Vaughn holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,089.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Jackson holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,063.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
D Schwartz is a Gifted High at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,060.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Harrison holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,060.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Hobbs works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $93,048 in 2025.
Crossroads/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lee Banks works as a Crossroads for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lee earned $93,046 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Allison Toole is a Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,046.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Wegrzyn holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,024.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tasha Stancil serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,985.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alyson Counts is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,980.
Instructional Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Candice Abbott serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,975.
Military Science Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Keith Myrick is a Military Science Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,960.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tara Dugan serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,921.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathryn Mansfield holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,909.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Douglas Elliott is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,887.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Garret Hurlbert works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Garret earned $92,886 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adam Wharton is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,861.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Ray is a Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,832.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christy Flynn is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,820.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kathleen Harris holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,778.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Barbara Mittrucker works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Barbara earned $92,776 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Wagner holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,770.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Amos works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ashley earned $92,760 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jeffrey Brown serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,726.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kelly Audia serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,686.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Travis Sheffield is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,679.