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 21
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Maxwell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,495.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Elizabeth Boronat serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,491.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Peter Logan is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,479.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Curtiss works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $92,452 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Jennifer Cogdill is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,444.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeannie Cordaro holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,424.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Barrett is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,394.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Latricia Quillian serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,374.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Desiree Smith works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Desiree earned $92,374 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandy Thierry is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,364.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Seda holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,364.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Valerie Pfeffer serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,364.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marissa Williams is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,352.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meghan Martin works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Meghan earned $92,330 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelley Irwin holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,302.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lee Owens holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,295.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Puckett is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,294.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tara Fox holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,239.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kathryn Yursis serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,209.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carmen Carvajal serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,173.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cristin Baggarly works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cristin earned $92,144 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Markosi works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $92,140 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Dexter holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,137.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christine Vester works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christine earned $92,127 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katherine Schmit holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,115.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Natalie Deviez serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,099.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Loehr is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,068.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Philip Guy is a Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,054.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Hursey holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,024.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maggie Power works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Cherokee County Board of Education. Maggie earned $92,024 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paula Dangar holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,975.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deitra Duncan works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deitra earned $91,972 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Curran serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,949.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Carole Rich works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carole earned $91,945 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Danielle Townsend works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Danielle earned $91,944 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jack Graber is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,894.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Corinne Wixson is a School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,875.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicole Wadsworth holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,874.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jill Dittus works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jill earned $91,845 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Justine Bekebrede is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,842.