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 42
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Hightower holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,108.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kacee Andrews works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kacee earned $82,108 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Bigelow holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,086.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lorri-Ann Brogdon holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,082.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Batson works as a Transportation Mechanic for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brian earned $82,079 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Rufa works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deborah earned $82,057 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracie Johnson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,032.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Riddle works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melissa earned $82,032 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Smith is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,032.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, David Holland serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,032.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristen Stannard works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kristen earned $82,032 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Demsick works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robert earned $82,032 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicole Howard serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,032.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Reinhard is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,032.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Vacca works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $82,032 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Maselli works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joseph earned $82,032 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Catlett holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,032.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brenda Guyer holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,032.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacey Thacker works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stacey earned $82,032 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jessica Harris serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,032.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marissa Burulcich works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marissa earned $82,032 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Heather Burgess serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,032.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kresta Bosley holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,030.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Lockhart is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,020.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julie Dingman serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,018.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Courtney Helmuth works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Courtney earned $81,989 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Zonya Pickett holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,976.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Danielle Jensen works as a High School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Danielle earned $81,962 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rodney Fields holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,953.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elijah Rollman is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,944.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Vickie Cater works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Vickie earned $81,936 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsey Albrecht is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,915.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cathryn Hazzard works as a Early Intervention Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cathryn earned $81,907 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathryn Burgess is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,882.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Katelyn Sugar serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,866.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Vocks works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $81,862 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Clark holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,845.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandon Reyes is a Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,833.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Andrea Ellis serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,821.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Neely Parker works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Neely earned $81,816 in 2025.