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Cherokee County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$364.8M
Employees
7,481
Median total
$52,122
Highest record
$451,049

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$35$108,158+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$48,760 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,593
$14,214
$52,122
$79,581
$93,107

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 144

Shastel Ruiz

School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,262
Base pay
$13,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,262

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$36

Shastel Ruiz is a School Food Service Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,262.

Mya Ingram

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,234
Base pay
$13,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,234

Mya Ingram is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,234.

Ashley Criswell

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,219
Base pay
$13,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,219

Ashley Criswell is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,219.

Christina Albertus

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,191
Base pay
$13,191
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,191

Christina Albertus holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,191.

Frank Coffman

Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,182
Base pay
$13,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,182

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Frank Coffman serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,182.

Tara Lofton

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,171
Base pay
$13,171
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,171

Tara Lofton works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tara earned $13,171 in 2025.

Christine Schott

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,147
Base pay
$13,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,147

Christine Schott is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,147.

Douglas Smith

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,145
Base pay
$13,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,145

Douglas Smith is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,145.

Faires Jones

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,145
Base pay
$13,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,145

Faires Jones is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,145.

Lauren Loggins

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,133
Base pay
$13,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,133

Lauren Loggins is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,133.

Lily Russell

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,122
Base pay
$13,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,122

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lily Russell serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,122.

Alycia Thomas

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,115
Base pay
$13,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,115

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alycia Thomas serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,115.

Lauren Allen

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,114
Base pay
$13,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,114

Lauren Allen is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,114.

Irina Lawrence

Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,110
Base pay
$13,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,110

Irina Lawrence holds the role of Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,110.

Lucretia Melendez

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,093
Base pay
$13,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,093

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lucretia Melendez serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,093.

Rodney Grant

Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,088
Base pay
$13,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,088

Rodney Grant holds the role of Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,088.

Leslie Arquette

Other Transportation/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,063
Base pay
$13,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,063

Leslie Arquette is a Other Transportation at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,063.

Brian Kimsey

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,059
Base pay
$13,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,059

Brian Kimsey works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brian earned $13,059 in 2025.

Linda Townsend

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,047
Base pay
$13,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,047

Linda Townsend holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,047.

Antoinette Duverneau-Dicken

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,042
Base pay
$13,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,042

Antoinette Duverneau-Dicken holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,042.

Alicia Bundrum

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,041
Base pay
$13,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,041

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alicia Bundrum serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,041.

Indra Mora

Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,040
Base pay
$13,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,040

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Indra Mora serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,040.

Carla Esquivel

School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,020
Base pay
$13,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,020

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carla Esquivel serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,020.

Christina Taylor

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$13,001
Base pay
$13,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,001

Christina Taylor is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,001.

Kimberly Eidson

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,931
Base pay
$12,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,931

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Eidson serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,931.

Miia Moffitt

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,921
Base pay
$12,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,921

Miia Moffitt is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,921.

Scott Montz

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,894
Base pay
$12,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,894

Scott Montz holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,894.

Jessica Montgomery

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,892
Base pay
$12,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,892

Jessica Montgomery works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $12,892 in 2025.

Carey Hood

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,891
Base pay
$12,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,891

Carey Hood works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carey earned $12,891 in 2025.

Stefanie Hawkins

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,889
Base pay
$12,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,889

Stefanie Hawkins is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,889.

Kristina Breed-Gambino

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,884
Base pay
$12,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,884

Kristina Breed-Gambino holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,884.

Jacob Garcia

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,879
Base pay
$12,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,879

Jacob Garcia is a Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,879.

Caylie Bertolini

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,874
Base pay
$12,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,874

Caylie Bertolini is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,874.

Jennifer Giattino

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,846
Base pay
$12,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,846

Jennifer Giattino holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,846.

Alin Segura Rivero

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,817
Base pay
$12,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,817

Alin Segura Rivero works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alin earned $12,817 in 2025.

Martina Kennel

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,811
Base pay
$12,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,811

Martina Kennel works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Martina earned $12,811 in 2025.

Roberta Mchenry

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,788
Base pay
$12,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,788

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Roberta Mchenry serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,788.

Patricia Lowry

School Food Service Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,784
Base pay
$12,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,784

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Patricia Lowry serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,784.

Melissa Sullivan

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,771
Base pay
$12,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,771

Melissa Sullivan is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,771.

Michelle Bailey

Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$12,766
Base pay
$12,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,766

Michelle Bailey holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,766.