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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Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Rice holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,902.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Lamb works as a Gifted High for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $90,877 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cheryl Gazaway is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,876.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paul Singer holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,872.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Allison Eubanks holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,847.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sandra Moore serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,834.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Blackwell serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,816.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Basel holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,814.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Hubbard works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $90,808 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Penny Jackson is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,777.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Paul Markham serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,769.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ruth Barnes holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,752.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Stringfellow is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,752.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alissa Mcdonough serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,752.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Janet Price holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,752.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristina Whitley is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,752.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bethany Iddings serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,752.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Dutton serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,752.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Brown is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,742.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michele Abdinoor works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michele earned $90,706 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kari Brooks works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kari earned $90,662 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Struchtemeyer serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,634.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathryn Smerker is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,623.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Phillips is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,583.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Givens works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $90,582 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Kuglin is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,582.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dana Leverette holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,576.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Dale holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,569.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Maloney serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,562.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Syretha Marble holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,543.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Natalie Hamlin serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,527.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cathy Fitts works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cathy earned $90,502 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lesly Blades holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,502.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Abigail Jackson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Day holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,502.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katherine Wallace is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,502.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Margo Kemmerer serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Rebecca Lee works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $90,502 in 2025.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Collins serves as a Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Lo serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.