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 59
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Sexton is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,047.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sawyer Henderson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,937.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ellen Palmer holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,935.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Vanner holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,925.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannon Palmer holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,918.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Thornley is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,875.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Swift is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,867.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kayla Speer works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kayla earned $73,852 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Frady is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,849.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dixie Thomas works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dixie earned $73,845 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Scott Mccord works as a Transportation Mechanic for Cherokee County Board of Education. Scott earned $73,834 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jeremy Akins serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,813.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Nelson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,795.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Abby Hernandez is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,795.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Melinda Meadow is a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,795.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kayla Ramsden is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,795.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marcus Vaughn serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,794.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katherine Vermillion is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,792.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Devincentis works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $73,761 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Nicole Camps is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,761.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Casey Wingard works as a In-School Susp Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Casey earned $73,756 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Gama is a Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,723.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Mattocks is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,691.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Williams works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robert earned $73,664 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meredith Waters holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,642.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christine Aleck serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,632.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Hall holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,632.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Paige holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,613.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Morgan Hutcheson is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,603.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Jump is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,592.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Janet Kingston is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,574.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erica Freisthler works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Erica earned $73,571 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mackenzie Wallace serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,560.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terry Tippens is a Transportation Mechanic at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,555.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Smith is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,520.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Teleah Mcteer works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Teleah earned $73,495 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracy Addison is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,477.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alexis Barnes holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,455.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kayla Williams works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kayla earned $73,427 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sandra Bornmann is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,387.