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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Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shawna Blount holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,332.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Valarie Mickles works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Valarie earned $33,324 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gail Battey works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Gail earned $33,305 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Monica Pollak serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,304.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cecilia Norman holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,294.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ileana Gutierrez Maltez serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,283.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dawn Waldrop holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,270.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Richard Coppenger is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,265.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammy Deal works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tammy earned $33,253 in 2025.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cherokee County Board of Education
April Buczek holds the role of Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,213.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sue Norman works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sue earned $33,170 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ellen Edwards serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,151.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jose Delgado holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,116.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Rider works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $33,094 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Marquez Pabon works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Karen earned $33,053 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Linda Gable holds the role of School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,014.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Candice Rucker serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,007.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Keith Mcpherson serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,005.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alicia Mcintyre serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,972.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brittany Hopeau works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brittany earned $32,909 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anita Gregory holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,879.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Randy Biddy holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,858.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anne Andrews works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Anne earned $32,839 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Migneco is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,816.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tanya Young holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,816.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Cole holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,800.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Willine Tinsley is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,764.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Aradillas holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,762.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kellie Bonniwell is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,676.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alisha Harmon serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,666.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bryna Morton works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Bryna earned $32,664 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Gilberto Parra serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,659.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nelma Pendley is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,633.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gary Provost works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Gary earned $32,619 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
April Dominguez is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,601.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christine Whitaker is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,601.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brenda Brown is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,567.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Bell works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. William earned $32,567 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey Ingram works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeffrey earned $32,560 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Boraks is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,550.