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 85
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Valorie Carver is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,611.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Eleuterio Puga serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,611.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Miranda Ghorley holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,611.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christian White holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,611.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donna Jenkins is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,611.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashlee Smallwood works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ashlee earned $59,611 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Klosowski is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,611.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marcea Harley works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marcea earned $59,610 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Hartman holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,600.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Macdonell is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,579.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mackenzie Hampton serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,576.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dana Torralba works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dana earned $59,512 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Camille Core works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Camille earned $59,445 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brooke Ramey works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brooke earned $59,445 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nehemiah Jones serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,445.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katie Post holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,440.
School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kim Bearden works as a School Nurse for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kim earned $59,409 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jarrett Murdock works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jarrett earned $59,343 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Miriam Homiller is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,343.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maria Guarachi holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,334.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Veronica Delanuez works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Veronica earned $59,320 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anna Andrel is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,257.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elia Garcia works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elia earned $59,255 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Salyers is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,247.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Taylor Cowart works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Taylor earned $59,242 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deanna Rechsteiner works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deanna earned $59,236 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Honea works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $59,233 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Duffy is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,225.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
Keny Patel holds the role of Enterprise Technician at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,214.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Leigh Thomas serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,191.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Anne Reed serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,182.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessie Callahan holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,170.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joshua Krassler is a Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,152.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ansley Graham holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,146.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Keithley holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,142.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paige Mccoy works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Paige earned $59,100 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Yarber holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,098.
School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kristen Kim holds the role of School Nurse at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,086.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katelin Robertson holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,084.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jean Golemi holds the role of General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,040.