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 14
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.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lisa Shepard is a Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,873.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Samantha Wasdin holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,798.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Keith Hooper works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Keith earned $95,755 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kara Hocker works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kara earned $95,752 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paul Peacock is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,712.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jeffery Pence works as a Technology Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeffery earned $95,711 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicole Bayler holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,652.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katie Malcolm holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,602.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Bain works as a Other Instructional Provider for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julie earned $95,566 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deanda Davis is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,566.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Katherine Barrie serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,544.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tina Kallbreier is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,534.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Daryl Harris serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,533.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristin Prior is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,522.
Graduation Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Helen Lane is a Graduation Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,507.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emilie Steele is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,502.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Scott Martin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Scott earned $95,459 in 2025.
Rvi Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christa Pierce serves as a Rvi Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,402.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Schroter works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $95,382 in 2025.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leah Johnson holds the role of Early Intervention Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,362.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Jones works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $95,349 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marcee Smith holds the role of High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,346.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lynda Watson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,327.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Matthew Swymer works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Matthew earned $95,326 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Davis is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,297.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gregory Hodge is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,252.