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 110
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Patricia Bussey serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,259.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carolyn Free works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carolyn earned $32,176 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Wendy Nicholls serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,176.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lory Stigliano works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lory earned $32,142 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Yoliheidel Diaz is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,128.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lorie Nazian holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,102.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Taffie Spencer holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,074.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Burchett is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,064.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Evelia Castaneda holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,019.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erica Welch works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Erica earned $32,018 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Suyapa Flores B De Garcia works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Suyapa earned $32,015 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Yoaixi Lezama serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,975.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Cohen holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,962.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maria Seibert holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,962.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Oscar Valbuena Gonzalez is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,941.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ingri Alvarez is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,937.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marcos Delgado holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,934.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joanna Cox serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,917.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Phillip Sanders holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,907.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laura Johnson serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,891.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sherrill Wagaman serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,876.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Morgan Osborn serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,863.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carmen Machucho works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carmen earned $31,856 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tabatha Cook holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,815.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christy Painter holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,812.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Grayson works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $31,800 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Avelina Gonzalez works as a School Food Service Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Avelina earned $31,789 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Warren Jones works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Warren earned $31,769 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Jones works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $31,747 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nancy Ngampika is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,741.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Jobson works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. David earned $31,690 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Theresa Gravley works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Theresa earned $31,688 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carol Caviness serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,686.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shanon Pruitt holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,670.
Library/Media Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Landry works as a Library/Media Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deborah earned $31,645 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Horton works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $31,606 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maynor Perez works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Maynor earned $31,603 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Itati Morales Flores holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,555.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimiko Kirkland is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,553.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lindsey Cline serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,550.