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 25
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathryn Smerker is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,623.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Phillips is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,583.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Givens works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $90,582 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Kuglin is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,582.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dana Leverette holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,576.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Dale holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,569.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Maloney serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,562.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Syretha Marble holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,543.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Natalie Hamlin serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,527.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cathy Fitts works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cathy earned $90,502 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katherine Wallace is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,502.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Margo Kemmerer serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Rebecca Lee works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $90,502 in 2025.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Collins serves as a Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Lo serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Abigail Jackson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tyler Meeks serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Day holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,502.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lesly Blades holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,502.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alicia Grine serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Linda Markham holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,502.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carla Page works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carla earned $90,502 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marion Holsomback serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bridget Barker serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,502.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Patrick Walker works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Patrick earned $90,496 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Salter holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,476.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mystic Henderson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mystic earned $90,414 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Timothy Christian is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,414.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeanne-Marie Clune-Hrivnak holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,413.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Gudnason works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amanda earned $90,373 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adam Westbrook works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Adam earned $90,317 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
April Arnett is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,283.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebekkah Poston holds the role of School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,274.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bradley Duvall holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,269.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Spence is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,257.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Luz Vargas is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,209.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathleen Cash works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kathleen earned $90,209 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Swanson holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,209.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Danielle Shakespeare is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,209.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joy Dempsey serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,209.