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 49
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katie Manley holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,857.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Graham is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,857.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Diana Cassis is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,857.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathryn Parkman holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,857.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Hude is a Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,857.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Molly Mayes holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,857.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Reese Reinhart works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Reese earned $78,857 in 2025.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lara Mcdonald is a Gifted High at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,857.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Kerwood holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,824.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nathaniel Oertley works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Nathaniel earned $78,792 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Matthew Williams serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,792.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandon Worley is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,779.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kaley Brown serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,755.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jenny Hopkins is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,752.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amber Palmer serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,702.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Chestnutt serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,657.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Garrison is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,634.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Janine Garzia is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,613.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karyn Diamond works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Karyn earned $78,610 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Budd works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Karen earned $78,604 in 2025.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Anderson serves as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,602.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rebecca Pfaff serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,579.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Parks is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,569.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Chelsea Chandler works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Chelsea earned $78,527 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristin Allen works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kristin earned $78,502 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Buffkin works as a School Resource Officer for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $78,477 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Ezell is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,440.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Vazquez holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,432.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adriana Strougo works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Adriana earned $78,428 in 2025.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Peter Manderano serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,401.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Marian Okenica is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,401.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Gunn works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sarah earned $78,392 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Frey works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Erin earned $78,360 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Bledsoe works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $78,354 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cindy Humphlett works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cindy earned $78,301 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Anderson is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,259.
School Social Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christina Potter serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,232.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Taylor Smith is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,221.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jessica Bell serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,202.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Mooney works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $78,198 in 2025.