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 34
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brooke Khodabakhsh works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brooke earned $85,783 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gregory Key works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Gregory earned $85,757 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Philip Dutko holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,753.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandy Mitchell works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brandy earned $85,751 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ross Cravens serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,733.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jane Jarrett holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,728.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Bradley is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,701.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Zipperer works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $85,701 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Barry Dalton serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,701.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Tryan is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,701.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joanne Reamy serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,701.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jaimie Freeman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,701.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrew Carwile holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,676.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sarah Weiss serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,669.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslee Mckean holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,661.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sharon Blackington holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,659.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Margaret Horne is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,653.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Carwile holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,621.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Hightower works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jonathan earned $85,598 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Bellini works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Heather earned $85,552 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Chee-How works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michelle earned $85,543 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katie Rosser holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,543.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kristi Underwood serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,543.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Heather Bolt holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,543.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Germaine Kabore holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,543.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Hendrix works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Heather earned $85,543 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lukas Faber serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,543.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Megan Vogel is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,543.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Sewell holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,543.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anthony Neal works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Anthony earned $85,543 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Terri Jacomine is a Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,543.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Williams works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $85,543 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lacy Savage holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,460.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christy Talmage is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,438.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meredith Rocker is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,438.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Georgia Knowlton holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,428.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Wakely Louis works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Wakely earned $85,414 in 2025.
Special Education Director/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kelli Kimbrell works as a Special Education Director for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kelli earned $85,362 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jada Hanson works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jada earned $85,328 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adrienne Taylor holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,328.