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 98
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Newbern holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,532.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marc Boehm serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,519.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nancy Partin holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,486.
Interpreter/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Julie Mitchell serves as a Interpreter. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,444.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kerry Martin holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,378.
Support Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Arlen Cabral holds the role of Support Service Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,260.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Ray holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,199.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Theresa Perry works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Theresa earned $46,127 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Samuel Padgett holds the role of Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,076.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Nesbitt is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,776.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Pruitt is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,763.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Willetta Gilbert works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Willetta earned $45,592 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donna Mele holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,537.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marco Marquez works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marco earned $45,445 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mandy Brannon works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mandy earned $45,379 in 2025.
Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Francy Araque is a Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,358.
Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Eri Stanley is a Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,308.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Weier is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,294.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Beth Major serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,282.
Information Services Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carla Bruno holds the role of Information Services Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,236.
Support Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Traci Byrd serves as a Support Service Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,228.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melissa Cronan serves as a School Food Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,224.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michelle Smith serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,217.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ann King is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,173.
Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kaylee Bramlett holds the role of Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,123.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cade Curtis works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cade earned $45,056 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Miller works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kelly earned $45,034 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Worley works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $44,997 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tiffany Lockette serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,951.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa White works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melissa earned $44,938 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Ivey works as a Custodial Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. John earned $44,931 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Brandi Grogan works as a School Food Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brandi earned $44,928 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Maralee Johnson-Tabor serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,840.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Foley works as a Head Start Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $44,551 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dee Childers is a Bookkeeper at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,528.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Marjorie Weldy is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,518.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Bates serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,503.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tius Smith Baillio works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tius earned $44,492 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Bethany Biello works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Bethany earned $44,480 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Barbara Liford holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,304.