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 95
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Hyatt is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,963.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Elizabeth Garriques serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,914.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cherokee County Board of Education
Debra Lusega holds the role of Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,894.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Madison Hines holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,890.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Levi Gaddis works as a Transportation Mechanic for Cherokee County Board of Education. Levi earned $51,829 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Madison Pinson is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,823.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Blake works as a Substitute Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $51,808 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ellen Hoppe works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ellen earned $51,778 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Beth Powell works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Beth earned $51,759 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kathleen Bishop serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,753.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Zimny is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,753.
School Improvement Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Tiffany Watson works as a School Improvement Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $51,681 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Evelyn Gamble serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,669.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannon Elari is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,669.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sarah Cottrell works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sarah earned $51,544 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kayla Green holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,523.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Barbara Gentile serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,516.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paxton Nayman holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,446.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Travis Manous serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,360.
Warehouseman/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Holland holds the role of Warehouseman at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,356.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tanya Mason is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,333.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lara Bowen serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,314.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kayla Howard holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,267.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kayla Yoder serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,255.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Mccoy is a Head Start Worker at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,209.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Connie Gonyea works as a Head Start Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Connie earned $51,206 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Dubose holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,202.
School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Horton is a School Nurse at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,194.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicole Martin works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Cherokee County Board of Education. Nicole earned $51,164 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Staci Kelley works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Staci earned $51,122 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Reagan Rhino holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,079.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Abigail Shaw holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,079.
Support Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Helvey works as a Support Service Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michelle earned $51,069 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Morris serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,057.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Chloe Fields works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Chloe earned $51,039 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Whatley works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Heather earned $50,976 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Barbara Sargent is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,961.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daniel Riera is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,893.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nan Ezell holds the role of Bookkeeper at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,887.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kevin Higgins holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,842.