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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

$35$108,158+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 101

Nelson Robinson

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,629
Base pay
$40,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,629

Nelson Robinson is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,629.

Joanna Campos

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,629
Base pay
$40,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,629

Joanna Campos holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,629.

Michael Skillman

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,607
Base pay
$40,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,607

Michael Skillman holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,607.

Alvaro Perez

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,537
Base pay
$40,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,537

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alvaro Perez serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,537.

Angela Slover

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,488
Base pay
$40,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,488

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Angela Slover serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,488.

Malissa Cook-Hux

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,464
Base pay
$40,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,464

Malissa Cook-Hux works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Malissa earned $40,464 in 2025.

Wendy Wemmer

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,384
Base pay
$40,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,384

Wendy Wemmer holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,384.

Marlee Livesay

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,384
Base pay
$40,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,384

Marlee Livesay holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,384.

Gregory Robinson

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,312
Base pay
$40,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,312

Gregory Robinson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,312.

Jami Gilliam

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,312
Base pay
$40,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,312

Jami Gilliam is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,312.

Amy Ruotolo

School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,310
Base pay
$40,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,310

Amy Ruotolo is a School Nurse at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,310.

Maria Vega

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,289
Base pay
$40,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,289

Maria Vega is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,289.

Aura Castellanos

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,275
Base pay
$40,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,275

Aura Castellanos is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,275.

Jennifer Amosa

Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,137
Base pay
$40,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,137

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Amosa serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,137.

Elaine Warner

Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,084
Base pay
$40,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,084

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Elaine Warner serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,084.

Chris Manley

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,019
Base pay
$40,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,019

Chris Manley is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,019.

Rebecca Long

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$40,011
Base pay
$40,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,011

Rebecca Long holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,011.

Amy Whelan

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,914
Base pay
$39,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,914

Amy Whelan is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,914.

Brenda Mcmahon

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,896
Base pay
$39,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,896

Brenda Mcmahon holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,896.

Melinda Belisle

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,841
Base pay
$39,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,841

Melinda Belisle holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,841.

Maria Pacas

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,833
Base pay
$39,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,833

Maria Pacas works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Maria earned $39,833 in 2025.

Crystal Aguilar

Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,830
Base pay
$39,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,830

Crystal Aguilar is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,830.

Jessica Kimbrell

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,812
Base pay
$39,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,812

Jessica Kimbrell works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $39,812 in 2025.

Chelsea Magee

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,729
Base pay
$39,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,729

Chelsea Magee works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Chelsea earned $39,729 in 2025.

Robyn Slaton

Business Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,618
Base pay
$39,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,618

Robyn Slaton works as a Business Service Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robyn earned $39,618 in 2025.

Louisa Rodriguez-Vital

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,564
Base pay
$39,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,564

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Louisa Rodriguez-Vital serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,564.

Cindy Cain

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,514
Base pay
$39,514
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,514

Cindy Cain holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,514.

Amanda Ray

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,446
Base pay
$39,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,446

Amanda Ray works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amanda earned $39,446 in 2025.

Michelle Miller

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,445
Base pay
$39,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,445

Michelle Miller is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,445.

Teresa Saye

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,443
Base pay
$39,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,443

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Teresa Saye serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,443.

Nancy Jones

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,420
Base pay
$39,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,420

Nancy Jones holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,420.

Sandra Yarbrough

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,349
Base pay
$39,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,349

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sandra Yarbrough serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,349.

Aurelia Epperson

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,325
Base pay
$39,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,325

Aurelia Epperson is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,325.

Maureen Hinkelmann

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,323
Base pay
$39,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,323

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Maureen Hinkelmann serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,323.

Charles Reece

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,255
Base pay
$39,255
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,255

Charles Reece is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,255.

Mary Solano

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,228
Base pay
$39,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,228

Mary Solano holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,228.

Leisha Hawkins

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

2025 total comp
$39,210
Base pay
$39,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,210

Leisha Hawkins holds the role of Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,210.

Jennifer Maloney

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,204
Base pay
$39,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,204

Jennifer Maloney holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,204.

Melinda O'Brien

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,200
Base pay
$39,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,200

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melinda O'Brien serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,200.

Kandra Bethke

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$39,176
Base pay
$39,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,176

Kandra Bethke is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,176.