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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 102
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carrie Gilliam works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carrie earned $39,174 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Anderson works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ashley earned $39,103 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Ellingson holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,061.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Smith is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,011.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lara Schulz works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lara earned $39,004 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jennifer Slauson works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $38,977 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Crystal Stewart is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $38,914.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Fox is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $38,909.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Misty Prestridge works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Misty earned $38,809 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Judy Waller works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Judy earned $38,774 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carmen Rodriguez holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,772.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karon Durham holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,769.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Linda Chapman serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,761.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brenda Carrier holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,750.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Mondello works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rachel earned $38,731 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Chastity West works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Chastity earned $38,689 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bayley Carroll serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,685.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kelly Lance serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,684.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jenine Estrada serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,655.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jane Anderson serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,631.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Meredith Mourdock serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,539.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeanette Hughes holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,497.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa West holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,432.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicole Brock is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $38,362.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lon Day serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,357.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karri Manning is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $38,346.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melody Powell serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,267.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shirley Holcomb serves as a School Food Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,256.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Crawford is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $38,221.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pedro-Jose Rosario-Cintron works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Pedro-Jose earned $38,208 in 2025.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Jones works as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susan earned $38,169 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Cody works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. John earned $38,156 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sunshine Thomas serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,123.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Jada Parmer works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jada earned $38,049 in 2025.
Warehouseman/Cherokee County Board of Education
Edward Harris works as a Warehouseman for Cherokee County Board of Education. Edward earned $37,972 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather O'Donnell is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,957.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brian Palat serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,941.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cynthia Schwan works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $37,934 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ann Warren serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,886.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Victoria Goehringer holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,845.