Georgia / Cook County Board of Education
Agency file
The Cook County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 739 employees with median total compensation of $24,353; the highest distinct record was $174,471.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 739 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($24,353) — 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 $74,575 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,276. 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.
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Record list
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Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Lachelle Akins is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,974.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Purvis Thomas holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,970.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Aundrea Johnson works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Aundrea earned $15,762 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Sherri Youngblood is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,691.
Special Education Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Margaret Tomb works as a Special Education Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Margaret earned $15,602 in 2025.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Edward Harley serves as a Substitute. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,541.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Virgil Nave is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,524.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Meichelle Griffin works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Meichelle earned $15,489 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
David Taylor holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,470.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Jerdinna Carter is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,465.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Linda Vickers works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Linda earned $15,456 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Helen Willis serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,400.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Anthony Turner is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,329.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Shamika Rountree-Lawson holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,298.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jessica Richardson holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,194.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Lucia Dillard is a School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,944.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Dora Cheatum holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,923.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Elkin Harnage works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Elkin earned $14,839 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Ray Bloser serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,839.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Rebecca Ward is a Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,721.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Julie-Ann Griffin holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,597.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Tina Wooten works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Tina earned $14,474 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Sydnee Rountree is a School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,412.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Karen Harnage holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,362.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Iris Upshaw is a School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,022.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
Cadie Pearce works as a Substitute for Cook County Board of Education. Cadie earned $14,010 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Timothy Taylor serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,473.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Glenda Zoeller serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,337.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
William Davis works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. William earned $13,317 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kelsie Mitchell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,221.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Raymond Mcvea holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,787.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Crystal Alley is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,352.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jennifer Harris serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,337.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
Sarah Mccranie is a Substitute at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,246.