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 Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Brandi Grogan works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brandi earned $44,928 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Maralee Johnson-Tabor serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,840.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Foley works as a Head Start Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $44,551 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dee Childers is a Bookkeeper at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,528.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Marjorie Weldy is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,518.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Bates serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,503.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tius Smith Baillio works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tius earned $44,492 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Bethany Biello works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Bethany earned $44,480 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Barbara Liford holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,304.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Starling Dupree works as a Head Start Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Starling earned $44,171 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Mccright holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,166.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Gilbert holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,130.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Amy Lathem holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,127.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Suzanne Jacobs serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,113.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Kizer is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,111.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Hufstetler is a Head Start Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,095.
Parent Coordinator/Cherokee County Board of Education
Evelize Rosario-Sanchez is a Parent Coordinator at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,086.
Information Services Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cindy Brown works as a Information Services Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cindy earned $44,040 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Graner is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,022.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Karnes is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,980.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Waters holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,926.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Van Alstyne works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sarah earned $43,886 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Linda Watkins serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,798.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leonida Hurst holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,793.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kerry Champion serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,757.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Townsend is a Bookkeeper at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,638.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elsa Barahona Velasquez is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,600.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bonnie Banes serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,547.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brittany Hayes serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,502.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Lawrence works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julie earned $43,459 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Malese Orgeron works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Malese earned $43,413 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Reed Vener works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Cherokee County Board of Education. Reed earned $43,276 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannon Goodbread is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,224.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christine Minter is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,171.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Johnny Gibson holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,147.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Warren is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,119.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
George Barnes holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,990.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Fatima Flores Gomez works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Fatima earned $42,958 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Samantha Gagner serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,958.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathleen Christen is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,848.