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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Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Schalliol works as a Elementary Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kelly earned $96,652 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Dayton works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $96,633 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Russell works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lauren earned $96,582 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Mccrary holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,573.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Trisha Powell serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,537.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Garrett works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Heather earned $96,530 in 2025.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lisa Hughes is a Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,507.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julie Wofford serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,501.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Lougheed serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,497.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Ziemecki holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,402.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Garner works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amy earned $96,398 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Puckett holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,303.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Mendenhall is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,302.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Megan Foster works as a School Psychologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Megan earned $96,274 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christina Brown serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,263.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bryan Jones works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Bryan earned $96,253 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susanne Whitney holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,252.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Fitts is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,238.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Wallace holds the role of School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,237.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Geer is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,213.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Dunn holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,213.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Mcrae works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julie earned $96,213 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Barsh is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,213.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Janet Jones is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,213.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rebecca Branch serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,213.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Eileen Nguyen is a Enterprise Technician at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,197.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Meredith Gulledge serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,189.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tawnya Scott serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,182.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Callie Davis works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Callie earned $96,180 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paige Corcoran is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,166.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jana Cervone holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,133.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathleen Jacobs holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,108.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Lanford is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,102.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sonia Earls serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,092.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannon Cruttenden is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,038.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristina Cribb is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,982.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paige Jensen works as a School Psychologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Paige earned $95,980 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Longoria serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,945.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Lathem holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,935.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Samantha Daugherty holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,928.