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Cherokee County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$364.8M
Employees
7,481
Median total
$52,122
Highest record
$451,049

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$35$108,158+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$48,760 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,593
$14,214
$52,122
$79,581
$93,107

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 158

Joana Whitlock

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,396
Base pay
$6,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,396

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joana Whitlock serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,396.

Heather Juras

Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,392
Base pay
$6,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,392

Heather Juras works as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Heather earned $6,392 in 2025.

Sarah Carey

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,374
Base pay
$6,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,374

Sarah Carey is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,374.

Stephanie Morrison

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,370
Base pay
$6,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,370

Stephanie Morrison works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $6,370 in 2025.

Karleigh Humphreys

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,354
Base pay
$6,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,354

Karleigh Humphreys works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Karleigh earned $6,354 in 2025.

Kelly Flaugh

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,344
Base pay
$6,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,344

Kelly Flaugh holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,344.

Michelle Kelley

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,314
Base pay
$6,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,314

Michelle Kelley holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,314.

Callie Collett

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,309
Base pay
$6,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,309

Callie Collett holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,309.

Stephanie Vidrine

Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,308
Base pay
$6,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,308

Stephanie Vidrine works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $6,308 in 2025.

Tara Mclain

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,295
Base pay
$6,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,295

Tara Mclain works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tara earned $6,295 in 2025.

Mark Sellers

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,287
Base pay
$6,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,287

Mark Sellers holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,287.

Lisa Cooke

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,284
Base pay
$6,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,284

Lisa Cooke is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,284.

Stacy Smerjac

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,282
Base pay
$6,282
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,282

Stacy Smerjac works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stacy earned $6,282 in 2025.

Kyre Seeger

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,279
Base pay
$6,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,279

Kyre Seeger holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,279.

Alexandra Kernea

Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,279
Base pay
$6,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,279

Alexandra Kernea is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,279.

Coleman Cook

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,270
Base pay
$6,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,270

Coleman Cook holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,270.

Opal Mason

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,252
Base pay
$6,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,252

Opal Mason is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,252.

Jennifer Gramza

Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,250
Base pay
$6,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,250

Jennifer Gramza works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $6,250 in 2025.

Dahlia Trujillo

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,244
Base pay
$6,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,244

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Dahlia Trujillo serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,244.

Colby Gilliam

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,234
Base pay
$6,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,234

Colby Gilliam holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,234.

Shanna Coulter

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,210
Base pay
$6,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,210

Shanna Coulter holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,210.

Rylee Morgan

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,207
Base pay
$6,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,207

Rylee Morgan holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,207.

Cailey Scott

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,204
Base pay
$6,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,204

Cailey Scott works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cailey earned $6,204 in 2025.

William Wren

Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,203
Base pay
$6,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,203

William Wren is a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,203.

Ricky Byrd

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,192
Base pay
$6,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,192

Ricky Byrd works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ricky earned $6,192 in 2025.

Christopher Lorch

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,179
Base pay
$6,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,179

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christopher Lorch serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,179.

Jacqueline Akin

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,154
Base pay
$6,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,154

Jacqueline Akin holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,154.

Dana Townsend

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,150
Base pay
$6,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,150

Dana Townsend holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,150.

Shawna Simerly

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,142
Base pay
$6,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,142

Shawna Simerly is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,142.

Carole Jackson

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,111
Base pay
$6,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,111

Carole Jackson holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,111.

Brett Ridgeway

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,108
Base pay
$6,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,108

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brett Ridgeway serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,108.

Diane Agnes

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,107
Base pay
$6,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,107

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Diane Agnes serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,107.

Timothy Bennett

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,093
Base pay
$6,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,093

Timothy Bennett works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Timothy earned $6,093 in 2025.

Norma Toner

Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,083
Base pay
$6,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,083

Norma Toner holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,083.

Brett O'Buck

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,083
Base pay
$6,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,083

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brett O'Buck serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,083.

Alec Irwin

School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,082
Base pay
$6,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,082

Alec Irwin is a School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,082.

Avery White

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,074
Base pay
$6,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,074

Avery White is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,074.

Sydney Hatch

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,036
Base pay
$6,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,036

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sydney Hatch serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,036.

Valorie Duckworth

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,027
Base pay
$6,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,027

Valorie Duckworth works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Valorie earned $6,027 in 2025.

Sophie Morton

Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$6,023
Base pay
$6,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,023

Sophie Morton holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,023.