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 28
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Taylor Herman holds the role of High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,999.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Cowart serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,992.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Clarke holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,959.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Misty Harper is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,951.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Wilkie is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,948.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Cordero holds the role of School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,919.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Clay serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,914.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daniele Deneka is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,914.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Ayers holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,914.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Schaibly is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,914.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carol Steele serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,895.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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James Dinsmoor holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,868.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Moss holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,849.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsey Alexander is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,818.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ansley Sand serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,790.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Davis holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,769.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brooke Harrison works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brooke earned $88,765 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannon Engley is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,740.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Monica Overmier serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,704.
School Improvement Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jonathan Gustin is a School Improvement Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,702.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Mary Blackwell is a Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,666.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Dasinger works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $88,599 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Rivera is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,595.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Heather Bennett serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,554.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly English serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,554.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katherine Mcnelis is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,554.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jody Crosby works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jody earned $88,554 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melina Henry works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melina earned $88,554 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Stephanie Ray serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,554.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robin Tucker works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robin earned $88,554 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christy Vaccaro is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,554.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Thomas Fox is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,554.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Chan is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,554.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Couch is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,554.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaime Gutierrez is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,554.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Wooten works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sarah earned $88,554 in 2025.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alison Setser serves as a Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,554.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachelle Hill works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rachelle earned $88,554 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jacqueline Higginbotham serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,554.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carol Mclaughlin serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,554.