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 100
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gregory Dirst is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,364.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Bennett is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,342.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Angela Brooks serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,255.
School Food Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Patricia Millwood is a School Food Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,216.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Gaddis is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,158.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacqueline Easterling works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jacqueline earned $42,152 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Aseff holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,137.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christine Grove works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christine earned $42,134 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dina Van Alstyne is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,100.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Danielle Tatarka holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,023.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marilyn Hasty is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,004.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deena Smith works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deena earned $41,997 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kimberly Hagood holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,985.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Edmondson is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,946.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Romney Scott holds the role of School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,923.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sandra Biddy serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,891.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michel Bostick is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,808.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Hurst is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,774.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Herald works as a Bus Driver for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $41,691 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jane Delanuez serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,515.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Greer Anderson is a Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,505.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Samantha Bryson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,467.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, William Coleman serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,401.
School Nurse/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carlee Peppers works as a School Nurse for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carlee earned $41,317 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tracie Herr serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,301.
Behavior Support Specialist (Classified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacie Daugherty is a Behavior Support Specialist (Classified) at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,290.
Behavior Support Specialist (Classified)/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paula Mitchell works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Classified) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Paula earned $41,290 in 2025.
Bookkeeper/Cherokee County Board of Education
Blair Forsythe works as a Bookkeeper for Cherokee County Board of Education. Blair earned $41,278 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaime Pitts works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jaime earned $41,278 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Whitworth is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,226.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Childers serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,183.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cherokee County Board of Education
Holley Woodard works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cherokee County Board of Education. Holley earned $41,023 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lizette Garced serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,963.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Thomas holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,906.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bonny Berrier serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,692.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jerry Setser holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,686.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tanya Riley-Cantrell holds the role of Early Intervention Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,678.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erica Ainsworth serves as a Head Start Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,655.
Head Start Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Giselle Medina-Custodio serves as a Head Start Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,655.
Bus Driver/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sheryl Rainey holds the role of Bus Driver at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,645.