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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Behavior Support Specialist (Classified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacie Daugherty is a Behavior Support Specialist (Classified) at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,290.
Behavior Support Specialist (Classified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paula Mitchell works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Classified) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Paula earned $41,290 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Blair Forsythe works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Blair earned $41,278 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaime Pitts works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jaime earned $41,278 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Whitworth is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,226.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Childers serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,183.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Holley Woodard works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Holley earned $41,023 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lizette Garced serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,963.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Thomas holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,906.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bonny Berrier serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,692.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jerry Setser holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,686.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tanya Riley-Cantrell holds the role of Early Intervention Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,678.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Giselle Medina-Custodio serves as a Head Start Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,655.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erica Ainsworth serves as a Head Start Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,655.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sheryl Rainey holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,645.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nelson Robinson is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,629.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joanna Campos holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,629.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Skillman holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,607.