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
Amy Christian holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,112.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sunny Harike is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,111.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cole Black works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cole earned $34,022 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nancy Mclean is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,992.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Molly Gambrill is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,992.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Madison Smith works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Madison earned $33,992 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Meadors holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,978.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melissa Wallace serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,932.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Hope Carter works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Hope earned $33,894 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maria Mcdaniel holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,893.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicole Nocilla serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,893.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Striss is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,876.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melanie Parrott serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,816.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Phyllis Simone Waddell is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,800.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Glenda Newberry holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,791.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carrie Fisher serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,776.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Summer Leblanc holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,771.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Kontz serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,717.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Patricia Chesser holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,696.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rita Rogers holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,689.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Gail Philbrick serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,689.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ann-Marie Polhemus works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ann-Marie earned $33,665 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dorothy Warren holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,664.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Yamilet Valencia holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,660.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Alexander holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,623.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Patricia Carter is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,612.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaime Azaroff works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jaime earned $33,536 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Metcalf holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,511.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Tammy Poulnot works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tammy earned $33,502 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Constance Kent serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,496.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Neidlinger is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,472.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Reina Cruz serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,442.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ricky Lopez works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ricky earned $33,441 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Deana Fronebarger serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,413.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Heather Galneau serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,385.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jenny Glasser is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,379.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laurie Carroll holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,370.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jane Sanders serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,343.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Raudel Santiago serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,338.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Roba Ali serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,335.