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 72
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emma Norris works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Emma earned $66,382 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Belynda Laing holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,367.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Courtney Peppers works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Courtney earned $66,364 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jacob Pendergraft serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,350.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey Morris works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeffrey earned $66,349 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Costley holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,349.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Oertley is a High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,335.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsey Irvin is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,264.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Eric Burton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,246.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marjorie Burt works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marjorie earned $66,237 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Yolany Trejo works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Yolany earned $66,220 in 2025.
Support Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sonia Swanson holds the role of Support Service Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,216.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Valerie Wallace holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,199.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kayla Elder is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,192.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristen Thompson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,172.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erik Batchelder holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,172.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Rigsby is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,172.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deena Hutson holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,160.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mckenzie Miklitsch holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,151.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sarah Mcgilvray serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,112.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Webb is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,112.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robin Barnhorn works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robin earned $66,051 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joyce Britt is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,017.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jodi Srok holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,999.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessyca Mangum holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,952.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jenene Klebar holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,924.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sydney Kyle works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sydney earned $65,924 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicole Mastriforte serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,924.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ian Schumacher is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,919.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Emily Lawson works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Emily earned $65,905 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Charlotte Livingston holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,894.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Charm Cochran is a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,869.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Aubany Tomsovic works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Aubany earned $65,857 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Breon Isaac serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,839.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Abby Fitzpatrick works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Abby earned $65,830 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathryn Wilson holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,819.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Beverly Rugg is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,763.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicholas Hammonds holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,712.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jason Thomason serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,712.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katlin Johnston is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,705.