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 64
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cana Lutz works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cana earned $71,282 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaimee Hood works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jaimee earned $71,251 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, David Wilkins serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,251.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jill Mcnally is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,251.
Hospital/Homebound Instructor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jackie Carmichael is a Hospital/Homebound Instructor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,251.
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Melinda Ureche works as a Teacher of Visually Impaired for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melinda earned $71,251 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Gluckson is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,251.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Megan Arrowood serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,251.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathryn Hawter is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,251.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maxine Ezell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,224.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Andrew Marinelli serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,200.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kenlie Abernathy serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,126.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bernard Walker serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,124.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alexis Wemmer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alexis earned $71,117 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephen Helmly works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stephen earned $71,071 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Stimmel serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,071.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sherry Robinson serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,045.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alexis Hodges holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,006.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Linda Postell is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,987.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeremiah Bradberry works as a Transportation Mechanic for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeremiah earned $70,970 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sandra Chandler-Craig serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,963.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Benjamin Sparks serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,952.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Matthew Webb is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,898.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lee Makool serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,888.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, David Jarjoura serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,882.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kristen Davis serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,862.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Abby Moeller is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,839.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Heather Duley serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,782.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daniel Pratt holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,774.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Cockrell holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,766.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laurie Buford holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,763.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Merges serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,763.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bailey Pearson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,763.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gloria Lathem works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Gloria earned $70,763 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rebecca Coury serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,763.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Rich holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,763.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Adams holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,763.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Garcia is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,763.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Worrell holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,763.
Hospital/Homebound Instructor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jane Densmore works as a Hospital/Homebound Instructor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jane earned $70,763 in 2025.