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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 12
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joanne Ingram works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joanne earned $97,458 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Fisher holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,423.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Margaret Sawyer works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Margaret earned $97,417 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachael Bourne holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,387.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meredith Hardt holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,349.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Belinda Callahan serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,341.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey Hutto is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,324.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kirsten Hargadon holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,312.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lena Painter holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,273.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Herring works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. James earned $97,256 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Canady holds the role of School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,248.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tricia Parks works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tricia earned $97,223 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Michelle Williams holds the role of Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,215.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Edgar Koschewa serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,201.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristina Hefner holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,200.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Allison Cook holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,181.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deana Cicero holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,181.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ann Vajda serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,176.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Patsy Nations holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,156.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Dianne Schumacher serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,129.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lisa Harrell is a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,129.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jamie Stahler works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jamie earned $97,112 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Ashlyn Grummer is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,111.
Instructional Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Long is a Instructional Supervisor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,088.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Senay holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,014.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Henderson holds the role of Gifted High at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,001.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Cherylynn Owens serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,999.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Whitmire serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,993.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Blackmon serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,973.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristin Smith works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kristin earned $96,929 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julie Arrington serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,913.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Wendy Fuhrman is a School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,774.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Anne Martin serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,773.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daphne Hrib works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Daphne earned $96,756 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jill Noojin works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jill earned $96,756 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Jones serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,756.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey Bennett works as a Elementary Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeffrey earned $96,756 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mitzi Killian holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,756.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sonja Chapman serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,756.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Rogers holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,756.