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 63
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tamara Wheeler holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,905.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Boberg holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,905.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Megan Wintemute is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,905.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nancy Silka works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Nancy earned $71,905 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Mccaffrie serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,905.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Sugg is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,874.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adam Youngblood holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,862.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Billy Cowart works as a Transportation Mechanic for Cherokee County Board of Education. Billy earned $71,861 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ryan Lequier is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,852.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Mieldezis is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,846.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimmerlie Hill serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,837.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laura Conrad serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,813.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jesey Murdock is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,792.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amber Ferguson serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,776.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Oat holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,767.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rachel Dunlap serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,763.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brandi Shockley serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,731.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kailey Webb works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kailey earned $71,724 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joseph Wheeler serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,715.
School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracy Barre holds the role of School Nurse at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,698.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Marietta is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,684.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Shannon Miller holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,671.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mandy Ragsdale works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mandy earned $71,621 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Courtney Jasman holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,613.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Mccravy works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amy earned $71,613 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michelle Kozak serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,611.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Johnston is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,603.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lauren Hardy serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,563.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicholle Waters holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,547.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carmen Hoo Wolf works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carmen earned $71,547 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Pair holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,547.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Natalie Luck is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,547.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kara Gleason-Haynes holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,547.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathryn Wuestefeld holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,547.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Roman works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brian earned $71,459 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Perrylove Mccoy works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Perrylove earned $71,450 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
April Lopez is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,442.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Slone holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,436.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ana Cahill holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,420.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anita Nations works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Anita earned $71,292 in 2025.