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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School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mary Boza serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,465.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Valerie Wilkerson works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Valerie earned $17,447 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Wilson holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,445.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sheila Padgett holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,428.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Virginia Gantt holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,421.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Reed works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sarah earned $17,407 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Maria Quevedo holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,405.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Biyun Huang holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,394.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Bowman serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,392.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alma Whigham works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alma earned $17,385 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kenneth Youngkin works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kenneth earned $17,379 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shelly Lusk serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,366.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
April Wright works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. April earned $17,355 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carolyn Connor works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carolyn earned $17,339 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jessica Holmes serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,319.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Delainy Gonzalez serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,274.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kathy Law serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,273.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mayeling Rangel Palacios holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,268.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Betty Lyon is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,234.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandy Maricle is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,226.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alena Bartow works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alena earned $17,223 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Adams holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,220.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terrance Scott works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Terrance earned $17,217 in 2025.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Allen works as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christina earned $17,194 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Browning is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,144.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Chelsea Creviston works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Chelsea earned $17,122 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Maria Silva serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,116.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
George Barrie works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. George earned $17,107 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meghan Penn is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,077.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacob Williams is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,058.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Anna Richards is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,046.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Macie Pittman is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,034.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Christensen holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,021.
Warehouseman/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey Humphrey works as a Warehouseman for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeffrey earned $16,988 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Binta Ogundele is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,936.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachael Turner is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,849.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dena Elbe is a Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,847.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Niloufar Afroukhteh serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,791.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Hope Wells serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,789.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Anna Burnett serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,780.