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 48
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jamie Goins serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,445.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Blakely Blair is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,428.
School Improvement Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Liane Moler serves as a School Improvement Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,406.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Robinette is a Early Intervention Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,385.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marina Ross is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,367.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Elder is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,348.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jamie Vecsey serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,342.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ann-Margaret Somers is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,321.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Street holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,319.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Wesley Queen serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,304.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristin Daniel works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kristin earned $79,304 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pamela Franklin is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,304.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Abbey Horne works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Abbey earned $79,304 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Duran is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,299.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meredith Peacock works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Meredith earned $79,280 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mary Mazeall serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,277.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Caccavone holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,268.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marsha Mattson serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,254.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Regel Jackson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,232.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Veuy Phouangphet serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,199.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Star Countryman serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,194.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Huckaby works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $79,194 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Reynolds holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,194.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Perryman holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,194.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Danielle Johnson is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,190.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leigh Cutshaw holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,190.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Estes works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amanda earned $79,180 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terry West works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Terry earned $79,142 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Margaret Brookshire holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,104.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Allen works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sarah earned $79,076 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alyse Chester serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,032.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kiriar Kimball-Mcinnis serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,979.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Brent Harris works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brent earned $78,961 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sadie Chadwick serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,942.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Robert Evans serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,934.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Megan King serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,925.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nathan Stinson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,881.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanni Prelac is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,867.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shane Limes is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,857.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Krystal Seiz holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,857.