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 134
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Charlie Mckinney works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Charlie earned $17,885 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Danielle Davenport is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,864.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lourdes Diaz serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,842.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Bellotti holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,839.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Putnam is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,815.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kasey West serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,811.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Mazzarella works as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sara earned $17,785 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica David is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,764.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carey Lott holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,758.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Caroline Brooks serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,694.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lucie Steffes works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lucie earned $17,670 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Jost holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,663.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Benedicta Droese serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,663.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Wood holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,652.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Sanders is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,649.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicole Holmes holds the role of Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,643.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lilly Belcher works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lilly earned $17,639 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Wallinga holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,621.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Megan Darby serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,588.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Patrick Staab serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,586.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Marissa Miller holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,569.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Escoto is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,551.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Elizabeth Newbold serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,551.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pamela Hillhouse works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Pamela earned $17,548 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Carver holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,514.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rachelle Pinson serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,486.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Karen Green serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,486.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Fevola holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,475.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mary Boza serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,465.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Valerie Wilkerson works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Valerie earned $17,447 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Wilson holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,445.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sheila Padgett holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,428.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
Virginia Gantt holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,421.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Reed works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sarah earned $17,407 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Maria Quevedo holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,405.
School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Biyun Huang holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,394.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Bowman serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,392.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alma Whigham works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alma earned $17,385 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kenneth Youngkin works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kenneth earned $17,379 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shelly Lusk serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,366.