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 16
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gary Wludyga is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,752.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Casi Schmidt holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,749.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Angela Mentzel serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,748.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anne Benton works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Anne earned $94,748 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Kenney holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,708.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sterling Hope holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,708.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Reynolds works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $94,708 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rhonda Cowart holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,708.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Mcdonough works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $94,708 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Katherine Derman serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,708.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Sams holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,708.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Edwin Casteel works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Edwin earned $94,708 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Whitaker works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $94,708 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Angela Nalls serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,708.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katherine Sobolewski works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Katherine earned $94,698 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracie Motil works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tracie earned $94,688 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mollie Dunn works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mollie earned $94,660 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Darrow serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,648.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Meredith Hager serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,633.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Wallace is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,598.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephen Long holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,589.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Giudice is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,588.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Stewart holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,582.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Benjamin Lanier works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Benjamin earned $94,560 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meredith Castro is a Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,534.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Rice holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,509.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Eric Herrick is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,503.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dana West holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,459.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rusty Harrelson works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rusty earned $94,452 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Heather Pruitt serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,447.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Abbey Philpot serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,418.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Courtney Shaw serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,418.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrew Oberlies works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Andrew earned $94,408 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandy Henson holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,368.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Michelle Duren works as a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michelle earned $94,360 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Cristin Bell serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,324.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammie Taylor is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,318.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Keith Furstenberg works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Keith earned $94,312 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristy Lingerfelt holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,308.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Hill is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,303.