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 26
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Harp is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,209.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Lowery is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,209.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracy Lang holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,209.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberley Harris works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberley earned $90,209 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ellen Pierson is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,209.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Keller holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,209.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Robert Harris serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,209.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christy Birdwell serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,209.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tayran Cooper holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,178.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Baker is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,153.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shannon Dalton serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,117.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Stone is a Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,117.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Juliana Stolz holds the role of School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,116.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amie Hannon works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amie earned $90,103 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christina Plousis serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,103.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Suzanne Tingle works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Suzanne earned $90,103 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kristin Covington serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,090.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Cherokee County Board of Education
Clinton Dickerson works as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr for Cherokee County Board of Education. Clinton earned $90,000 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandy Mcconnell holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,967.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angie Gilleland works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Angie earned $89,938 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carol Saladzius is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,930.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Stacy Baker serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,826.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Mcmichael works as a Enterprise Technician for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robert earned $89,826 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Krista Haehn works as a Technology Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Krista earned $89,826 in 2025.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Carla Strother is a Enterprise Technician at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,826.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, William Hall serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,787.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandon Johnson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brandon earned $89,763 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sean Furilla is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,736.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Zeb Cochran is a Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,698.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shaniqua Young works as a Other Instructional Provider for Cherokee County Board of Education. Shaniqua earned $89,678 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Albert Schwamlein works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Albert earned $89,675 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carry Holland works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carry earned $89,673 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Aihanh Maasen is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,673.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jodi Beaton holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,553.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Green works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $89,503 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Allyson Wilson works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Allyson earned $89,500 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Adkins holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,453.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Scott Barber works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Scott earned $89,437 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joy Schumacher holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,410.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Teresa Malouf works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Teresa earned $89,389 in 2025.