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 50
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristy Reidy is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,172.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Moon holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,148.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristina Mertins works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kristina earned $78,082 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Corbett is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,082.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Krista Berezo works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Krista earned $78,044 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kim Eyrich works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kim earned $78,037 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daniel Hawes is a High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,017.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Beth Bowman is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,005.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Velardez works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rachel earned $77,999 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Candie Ngkonchin works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Candie earned $77,937 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Helen Scherholz serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,937.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Guess works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $77,908 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kali Johnson serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,891.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bradley Benton is a Transportation Mechanic at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,872.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicholas Brown serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,868.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shirley Raines is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,825.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Charles Pierce is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,807.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Debra Georges is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,778.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kerri Fuller is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,754.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Hopersberger is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,753.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Taylar Nhep works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Taylar earned $77,744 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Martin works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $77,744 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amberly Buchanan is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,732.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Melcher holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,699.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lyndsey Reed is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,698.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Bostardi serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,663.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jeanne Blair serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,661.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Chloe Lynch holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,654.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Hutcheson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,651.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Howell works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deborah earned $77,615 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susanna Brooks works as a Elementary Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susanna earned $77,589 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kaitlin Card works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kaitlin earned $77,588 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Nicole Spencer is a Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,588.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, William Nickell serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,566.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Karen Nazemzadeh is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,554.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christopher Shaw serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,552.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marla Hooper holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,533.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dianne Argonis-Basto works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dianne earned $77,528 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jordan Waddington holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,483.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaimee Moss holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,465.