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 37
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Borcherding is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,237.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathy Halverson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kathy earned $84,236 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Densmore is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,226.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Cody Thomas holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,226.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Hooks works as a Special Education Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sandra earned $84,218 in 2025.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Nelson holds the role of Finance/Business Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,205.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Marsha Pickens is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,205.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Pangburn is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,205.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberlee Pfaff serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,194.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sonia Murillo works as a High School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sonia earned $84,191 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Wilt-Winfield is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,183.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Terry Chadwick serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,151.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melanie Pryor works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melanie earned $84,146 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Fuller works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. James earned $84,105 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Wagner works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $84,105 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cynthia Fountain holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,105.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mable Ferry holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,105.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adina Walker works as a Middle School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Adina earned $84,105 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Kramer works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $84,105 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jessica Amos serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,105.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Beth Warres holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,105.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Gilbert holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,105.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Haughn is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,105.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Leontta Warren serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,105.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Beth Piccirilli works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Beth earned $84,105 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Eriquez serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,105.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Dye is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,105.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christina Behne serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,105.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Wilson is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,105.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Antoinette Carollo Woods is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,105.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mayra Perez is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,105.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Van Hout serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,105.
Graduation Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Chastain holds the role of Graduation Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,082.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sherron Conrad is a School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,074.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michelle Chamberlain serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,032.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christin Carpenter holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,019.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Foley works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $84,011 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Forrester holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,979.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jamie Lester holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,898.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Hilary Cassidy works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Hilary earned $83,892 in 2025.