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 9
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Johnson holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,477.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Yolanda Torres-English holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,392.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sharon Knox serves as a Adapted Phys Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,302.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nancy Sweat is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,260.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marjorie Lynes works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marjorie earned $99,259 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cindy Baker is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,235.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laurie Taylor works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laurie earned $99,217 in 2025.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tonya Carnes is a In-School Susp Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,213.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marie Harrison serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,205.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tambra Jackson works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tambra earned $99,205 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lisa Ade works as a Occupational Therapist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $99,189 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kari Barbour is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,188.
Graduation Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Victoria Brown holds the role of Graduation Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,156.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Hester is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,152.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Metcalf serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,116.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Elizabeth Diss serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,102.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mirtha Perez is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,072.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Cary Johnson is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,013.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Andrea Obenauf serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,013.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Boysen is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,880.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, John Edwards serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,834.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adrian Gibson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,802.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristin Wiggins is a Gifted High at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,802.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Latonya Mcgruder works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Latonya earned $98,802 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robyn West works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robyn earned $98,793 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lashonda Tucker serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,768.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Steven Payne works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Steven earned $98,768 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Box is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,758.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher St Vrain works as a High School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $98,745 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rhonda Ryder serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,722.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Means works as a Early Intervention Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amy earned $98,722 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Martin works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $98,717 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Campbell is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,713.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeanne Adams works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeanne earned $98,712 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Angela Pannell serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,702.
Physical Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Alex Talley holds the role of Physical Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,698.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Arthur Smith serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,685.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristin Towns is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,680.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jamison Piper is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,667.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brooke Sosebee holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,651.