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 129
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicole Calcaterra is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,150.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Calvin Hoenstine is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,125.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Needham serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,075.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joshua Francis serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,035.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brenda Walters works as a Other Transportation for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brenda earned $21,029 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christine Copeland works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christine earned $21,028 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tina Pinyan is a Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,996.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bonita Blades holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,996.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Campbell is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,980.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Lawless holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,966.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Justin Childers works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Justin earned $20,962 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Roger Langston is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,958.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
George Dean works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. George earned $20,949 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Debra Howe works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Debra earned $20,931 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daniel Foley is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,929.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Willie Roper holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,921.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kathryn Edelen serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,902.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ouafae Mahi serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,900.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Judy Brock serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,863.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Dixie Byers holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,852.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Debra Jones holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,831.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Suzanne Roberts is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,811.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Hicks works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $20,801 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Felicia Haney is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,798.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Andrea Dorr serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,753.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Samantha Townsend works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Samantha earned $20,730 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Drew Zbinden holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,720.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Laura Holizna works as a School Food Service Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $20,702 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kaley Dunnigan serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,698.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sharon Fouts serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,688.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Donna Stevens serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,688.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carmen Parkoo holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,688.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alicia Rogers works as a School Food Service Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alicia earned $20,688 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nazmun Kazi holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,644.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kerion Williams is a In-School Susp Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,632.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kyndall Smyre serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,614.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donna Smith holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,586.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Leah Werdelin serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,579.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacqueline Dugas works as a Other Transportation for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jacqueline earned $20,577 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Arrie Ison works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Arrie earned $20,562 in 2025.