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 47
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jenifer Batchelder is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,135.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julie Roper serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,127.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Painter works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. John earned $80,082 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Holly Newton is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,054.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Linda Reyes holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,036.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeremy Gravley is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,994.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Smith is a Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,980.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kathy Ford serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,975.
Military Science Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jody Van Ostrand holds the role of Military Science Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,937.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer O'Connell works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $79,907 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jamie White holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,907.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sheri Didonato works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sheri earned $79,904 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Mcnally holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,863.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deanna Kirby is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,862.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rebecca Coleman serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,857.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Halsema is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,854.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kris Cole works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kris earned $79,854 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Pittman holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,842.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Pettis holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,824.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Perry works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melissa earned $79,823 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Manos works as a Middle School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michelle earned $79,804 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Susan Armstrong serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,785.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kammy Overacre works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kammy earned $79,747 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Martin is a Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,717.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Palmieri is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,707.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Betty Mccardle holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,701.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alli Gallimore holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,689.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, James Pudlo serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,649.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jamie Hunt serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,590.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carlie Young holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,590.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jocelyn Belden serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,581.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Krystin Lesage works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Krystin earned $79,579 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carolyn Banks works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carolyn earned $79,528 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Camille Leake works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Camille earned $79,506 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tyler Thomas serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,500.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Taylor Stovall is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,495.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Walker works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. William earned $79,488 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kylie Townsend is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,464.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leland Martin holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,449.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Susan Hotaling serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,449.