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 68
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrew Stansell holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,572.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Dawn Welch works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dawn earned $68,564 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carolyn Reeves works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carolyn earned $68,552 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alice Godwin serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,530.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brianna Talbert serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,487.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mckenzie Thom serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,480.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Moss is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,457.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Patrice Fraser is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,432.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lucy Pence is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,426.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Norton holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,425.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lacie Ritzert serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,424.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gregory Pfennig works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Gregory earned $68,421 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Roger Garland serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,414.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jenna Smith is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,412.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Annie King works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Annie earned $68,405 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carrie Heath is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,394.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Rodriguez works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ashley earned $68,387 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ciara Wilkie holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,377.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cathy Swanger is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,362.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jamie Lisa works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jamie earned $68,362 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Chafin holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,362.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Beatrice Vallee works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Beatrice earned $68,362 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Baker works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susan earned $68,362 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Rasmussen works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $68,362 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sharon Byrd is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,362.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Roberts holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,362.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kellie Goodrow is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,352.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jordan Granholm serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,338.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Edwards is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,272.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily French is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,254.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Patricia Simons serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,174.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicole Smith holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,164.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alissa Larocque is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,151.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Mcpherson is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,133.
Warehouseman/Cherokee County Board of Education
Fred Dubois works as a Warehouseman for Cherokee County Board of Education. Fred earned $68,116 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christopher Brock serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,063.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alisa Stone works as a Enterprise Technician for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alisa earned $67,982 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Allison Davis works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Allison earned $67,971 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Thomas Latimer holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,965.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Pauley holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,960.