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.
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Record list
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Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jackson Martinez is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,600.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Madison Mcclain is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,600.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julia Wesley serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,600.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandon Fortenberry holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,556.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Hester holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,551.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Lowe is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,546.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsey Anderson is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,471.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Vitucci is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,471.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erin Crowley-Paugh serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,428.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kaitlyn Causey works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kaitlyn earned $58,401 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Hunter Smith is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,401.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mackenzi Doss works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mackenzi earned $58,384 in 2025.
Information Services Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Justine Pellegrino works as a Information Services Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Justine earned $58,355 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elisa Manwaring works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elisa earned $58,349 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Natalie Hirons is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,305.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alicia Lakhansingh holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,220.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Pelfrey holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,198.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Elizabeth Sloan serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,194.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emma Billingsley works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Emma earned $58,144 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Johnson is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,091.
School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education
Theeda Michael holds the role of School Nurse at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,028.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Macie Davis is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,015.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ellen Courter serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,980.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Castagner holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,976.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacqueline Dorsey is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,976.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Grace Gallo works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Grace earned $57,951 in 2025.
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Shannon Luina holds the role of Teacher of Visually Impaired at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,943.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Gorman works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sarah earned $57,939 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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William Murtagh is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,928.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Mixson works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $57,924 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Marjorie Hylton is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,898.
School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Dawn Beasley is a School Nurse at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,867.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Greene is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,837.
Plant Operations Sec/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Robertson works as a Plant Operations Sec/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $57,835 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Rensel holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,810.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Guadalupe Varela is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,803.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sage Snodgrass holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,795.
Plant Operations Sec/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terry Vorobel is a Plant Operations Sec/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,785.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Allyson Deegan serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,761.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ryelyn Wells is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,713.