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 116
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Merissa Haymore holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,576.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jerald Shindledecker holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,556.
School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebeccah Keeton is a School Nurse at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,550.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lila Gaunder holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,547.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Paul Dearing serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,537.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Francis Nolan works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Francis earned $28,528 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Linda Pendley serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,526.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, James Distefano serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,516.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Dennis holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,476.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alicia Neuhaus is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,474.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Krashawna Thornton holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,437.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kaitlyn Childers serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,436.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kayce Lovato works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kayce earned $28,409 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Cook holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,401.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Allison Tennant is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,376.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Capozzi is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,376.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Barsh holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,376.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicole Quinn serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,350.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Justin Berutich is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,350.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Rodriguez serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,350.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Charles Allen holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,342.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Painter is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,261.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Charles Killian serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,259.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Toni Serafin holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,252.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dianne Stemmerman works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dianne earned $28,225 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jana Austin holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,219.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alejandra Labra Silva Cunard is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,175.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Crystal Stroud holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,171.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kristie Hodge serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,165.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melissa Holden serves as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,127.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paul Sins holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,117.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Pitts is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,101.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Megan Woods holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,091.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Shannon works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $28,086 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Santiago is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,073.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nitalia Fuentes is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,059.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Edge is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,044.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mark Hanson holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,037.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Martha Dupree serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,026.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mary Ligon serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,000.