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
Kelly Anderson Labarbera works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kelly earned $27,488 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Thomas Bagley holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,486.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ema Alvarez holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,468.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sharon Huston serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,462.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Susan Bennett serves as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,453.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lory Vella serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,452.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Linda Conrad serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,443.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Glenda Brooks serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,438.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Tabatha Davis is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,429.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Craig Lyttle works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Craig earned $27,406 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Oleksandra Khomich works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Oleksandra earned $27,389 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kelly Buhl serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,385.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Elliott works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kelly earned $27,363 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Stone serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,356.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Daniel Parnell is a School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,354.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Matthews works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deborah earned $27,351 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Tiffany Garcia works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $27,339 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Donna Kelley serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,315.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melanie James holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,301.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cayla Norris works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cayla earned $27,288 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Howell holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,288.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Terri Haring serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,287.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Wanda Kavanagh holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,269.
Behavior Support Specialist (Classified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
Haley Fremer holds the role of Behavior Support Specialist (Classified) at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,242.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Philyaw is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,219.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsay Gunnin holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,204.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jane Hussa is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,190.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Reid serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,177.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ana Gonzalez holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,174.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brenda Rainey holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,125.