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 29
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Brooks serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,554.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Lavery holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,554.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Meeks works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $88,554 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Catherine Fernandez works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Catherine earned $88,545 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Maxwell works as a School Psychologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julie earned $88,510 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Valerie Hultquist works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Valerie earned $88,494 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jon Heath holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,466.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Corinne Ingram works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Corinne earned $88,452 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Schultz holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,445.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Christopher Jeffreys is a Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,443.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meghan Roper holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,420.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Benz holds the role of School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,390.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Sardonia holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,381.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Day serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,374.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Burns is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,352.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lauren Abrams serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,297.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Keara Rubin works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Keara earned $88,245 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julie Hughes serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,238.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Benjamin Sosebee serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,235.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Smith is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,175.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Murphy is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,175.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michele Logue works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michele earned $88,175 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nathaniel Whitehurst is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,175.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alexander Gray works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alexander earned $88,175 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brittany Colquitt serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,175.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alison Hughes serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,175.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Goss holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,175.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bridget Owensby holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,175.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christie Drago is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,175.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Armistead holds the role of Gifted High at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,175.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Anna Jurnack serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,175.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Louise Robinson serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,175.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Elizabeth Cornelison serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,175.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Thomason is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,122.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dawn Barrett is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,114.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kerry Voytek is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,064.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christine Wernquist serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,047.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Steve Epperson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,045.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jenna Roberts serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,025.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alina Saavedra serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,988.