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 78
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicklas Mam is a School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,568.
Information Services Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Deirdre Williams serves as a Information Services Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,563.
Information Services Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Dana Dotson serves as a Information Services Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,563.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Hannah Valderaz serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,560.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Anna Golden serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,528.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ryan King works as a Technology Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ryan earned $63,487 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sarah Ward serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,486.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Hillary Grummer works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Hillary earned $63,437 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Krystal Young holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,422.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Henderson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,382.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Danielle Ross works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Danielle earned $63,377 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katrina Basto holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,357.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelleigh Trepanier holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,355.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Marzano holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,355.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacqueline Vaughn is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,355.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kellie Fallon serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,323.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shay Bennett works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Shay earned $63,315 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shelbie Freshour works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Shelbie earned $63,282 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Norton serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,275.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Taryn Tragesser serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,275.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Savanna Thomas holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,229.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Garity is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,212.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tara Avery holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,212.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jerrah Baker is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,212.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsay Smith holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,169.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terry Dionne holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,167.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Allyson Mattson serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,166.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shannon Jones serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,101.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tiffany Barber serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,099.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carrie Hall-Walker serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,072.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Leslie Reece serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,066.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alayna Guthrie is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,024.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Aleyna Brondo serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,021.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tara Forrester serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,020.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Wiggins is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,019.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sunshine Foster works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sunshine earned $62,993 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Holleran works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Emily earned $62,972 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Caroline Gilbert works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Caroline earned $62,938 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Garrett Stansel works as a Transportation Mechanic for Cherokee County Board of Education. Garrett earned $62,927 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sydney Smith serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,875.