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Cherokee County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$364.8M
Employees
7,481
Median total
$52,122
Highest record
$451,049

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$48,760 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,593
$14,214
$52,122
$79,581
$93,107

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).

Largest job titles

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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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Tracey Bennett

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,162
Base pay
$2,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,162

Tracey Bennett works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tracey earned $2,162 in 2025.

Olivia Power

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,142
Base pay
$2,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,142

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Olivia Power serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,142.

Andrew Kruszka

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,137
Base pay
$2,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,137

Andrew Kruszka is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,137.

Melinda Palmer

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,134
Base pay
$2,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,134

Melinda Palmer is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,134.

Lauren Seo

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,133
Base pay
$2,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,133

Lauren Seo is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,133.

Anthony Yockers

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,131
Base pay
$2,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,131

Anthony Yockers works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Anthony earned $2,131 in 2025.

Amelia Silk

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,126
Base pay
$2,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,126

Amelia Silk holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,126.

Stephanie Stewart

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,110
Base pay
$2,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,110

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Stephanie Stewart serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,110.

Calin Gwynn

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,106
Base pay
$2,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,106

Calin Gwynn is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,106.

Nicole Pendley

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,105
Base pay
$2,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,105

Nicole Pendley holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,105.

Julie Woods

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,100
Base pay
$2,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,100

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julie Woods serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,100.

Cody Wilson

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,099
Base pay
$2,099
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,099

Cody Wilson is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,099.

Elise Benitez

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,094
Base pay
$2,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,094

Elise Benitez holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,094.

Emerson Petlovany

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,085
Base pay
$2,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,085

Emerson Petlovany holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,085.

Jamieson Smith

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,081
Base pay
$2,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,081

Jamieson Smith is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,081.

Julie Key

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,079
Base pay
$2,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,079

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julie Key serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,079.

Sydney Gunter

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,070
Base pay
$2,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,070

Sydney Gunter is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,070.

Hannah Lockhart

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,069
Base pay
$2,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,069

Hannah Lockhart is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,069.

Vickie Ghorley

Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,069
Base pay
$2,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,069

Vickie Ghorley holds the role of Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,069.

Jimmy Ivey

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,068
Base pay
$2,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,068

Jimmy Ivey is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,068.

Haleigh White

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,068
Base pay
$2,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,068

Haleigh White is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,068.

Charles Pitts

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,063
Base pay
$2,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,063

Charles Pitts is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,063.

Misty Way Omisore

School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,043
Base pay
$2,043
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,043

Misty Way Omisore holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,043.

Lori Aultman

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,030
Base pay
$2,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,030

Lori Aultman holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,030.

Megan Quinn

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,026
Base pay
$2,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,026

Megan Quinn holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,026.

Dana Zajac

Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,026
Base pay
$2,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,026

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Dana Zajac serves as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,026.

Kelly Butterworth

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,020
Base pay
$2,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,020

Kelly Butterworth works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kelly earned $2,020 in 2025.

Andre Vallin

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,006
Base pay
$2,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,006

Andre Vallin works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Andre earned $2,006 in 2025.

Lyiisa Thompson Leeper

School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,005
Base pay
$2,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,005

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lyiisa Thompson Leeper serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,005.

Annisabelle Aguilar

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,999
Base pay
$1,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,999

Annisabelle Aguilar holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,999.

Ivey Dyer

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,998
Base pay
$1,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,998

Ivey Dyer holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,998.

Marah Scharf

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,988
Base pay
$1,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,988

Marah Scharf works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marah earned $1,988 in 2025.

Sierra Mcnairn

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,988
Base pay
$1,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,988

Sierra Mcnairn works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sierra earned $1,988 in 2025.

Lisa Taylor

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,988
Base pay
$1,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,988

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Taylor serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,988.

Lory Whitehurst

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,986
Base pay
$1,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,986

Lory Whitehurst holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,986.

Oksana Kryvolapova

School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,980
Base pay
$1,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,980

Oksana Kryvolapova is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,980.

Leanna Justice

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,980
Base pay
$1,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,980

Leanna Justice works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Leanna earned $1,980 in 2025.

Anthony Adams

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,975
Base pay
$1,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,975

Anthony Adams is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,975.

Reagan Waycaster

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,974
Base pay
$1,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,974

Reagan Waycaster is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,974.

Kendall Giles

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$1,974
Base pay
$1,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,974

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kendall Giles serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,974.