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 111
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Olivia Byess works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Olivia earned $31,520 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Maria Barajas serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,499.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Prince is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,487.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Frances Wright serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,435.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Toby Harris serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,430.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alyssia Dixon is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,430.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julia Allen serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,407.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephen Subero holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,378.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Heather Whitney serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,356.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Susan Vollenweider serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,332.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Hayley East works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Hayley earned $31,325 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelsey Jump works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kelsey earned $31,293 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacy Courtwright is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,289.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammy Wendling holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,282.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Mcclure serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,270.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Meredith Albright is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,265.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Utley is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,228.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maria Tucker holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,217.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicole Perona serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,197.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jose Arevalo Bravo serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,152.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maira Silva De Arevalo is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,152.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Richard Viken works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Richard earned $31,149 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Daniella Paredes serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,132.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alexander Wagaman is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,113.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Eva Godfrey holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,105.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melanie Gary holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,101.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dawn Harris is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,090.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Janice Rippey serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,059.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leah Holloway works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Cherokee County Board of Education. Leah earned $31,037 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Mincey holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,032.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carol King is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,020.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Isury Centeno serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,012.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laure Carroll works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laure earned $31,004 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Carrie Scanlan holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,968.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Dubois holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,957.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sharron Campbell is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,941.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marla Cochran serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,937.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paula Henderson holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,931.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephen Newberry is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,929.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Harbin is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,916.