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 30
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Sprecher works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $87,967 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Satterfield holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,963.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gayle Cuomo holds the role of High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,956.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sonya Lombard works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sonya earned $87,945 in 2025.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebekah Hunt is a Other Instructional Provider at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,936.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Baker is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,936.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joyce Spence serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,916.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Saxton works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $87,893 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Day holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,801.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cynthia Perry holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,788.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cristina Diaz-Vaulk holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,786.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Giles holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,726.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Anne Nechvatal serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,710.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laura Sheffield serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,704.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Naticia Zocca serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,648.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Kirkley holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,608.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paula Werner works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Paula earned $87,571 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Eric Dyer holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,541.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Emily Henderson serves as a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level). Their 2025 pay totaled $87,515.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tabitha Evans is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,493.
Military Science Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey Bise holds the role of Military Science Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,458.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joachim Veihman works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joachim earned $87,458 in 2025.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Shelley Gravitt works as a Enterprise Technician for Cherokee County Board of Education. Shelley earned $87,458 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michele Rich is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,441.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Frank Graham is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,424.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joshua Pritchett works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joshua earned $87,419 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Martin serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,398.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michelle Endozo serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,361.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amber Horstman is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,361.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kelly Payne serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,303.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Mason is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,284.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brenda Beebe is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,264.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Garland serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,257.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dillion Armbruster is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,254.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Higgins works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $87,219 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julia Robbins serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,216.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amber Moore serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,204.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Matthew Debes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Matthew earned $87,196 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Smith holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,194.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joshua Saye holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,174.