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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Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded/Cook County Board of Education
Katherine Agerter is a Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,859.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Mary Brachsher holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,688.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Patricia Alderman serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,635.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Erika Vanhouten works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Erika earned $55,491 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Allison Tolman serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,453.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jetta Taylor serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,260.
Teacher Support Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
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Peggy Fulghum works as a Teacher Support Specialist for Cook County Board of Education. Peggy earned $55,241 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Elizabeth Martinez is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,239.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Ronard White works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Ronard earned $55,071 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, George Turner serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,040.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jeri Bearden works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Jeri earned $54,685 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Lender Miller works as a Custodial Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Lender earned $54,642 in 2025.
Superintendent Secretary/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Tammy Cowart serves as a Superintendent Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,541.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Felicia Allen serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,377.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Destry Walker is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,376.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Nancy Helms is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,127.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Gail Mathis serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,035.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Haley Covington works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Haley earned $53,927 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Gabriel Ponce is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,902.
Elementary Counselor/Cook County Board of Education
Sataria Clayton works as a Elementary Counselor for Cook County Board of Education. Sataria earned $53,833 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cook County Board of Education
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Johnny Beard works as a Assistant Principal for Cook County Board of Education. Johnny earned $53,760 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Bonnie Brady is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,635.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Courtney Pearce holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,589.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Kimberly Mccann serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,527.
Transportation Mechanic/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Edward Browning serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,419.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Joanna Larkin serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,208.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Cook County Board of Education
Larry Young holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,047.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Christian Harry serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,044.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Heather Roberts is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,602.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Powell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,506.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
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Hailey Taylor works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cook County Board of Education. Hailey earned $52,506 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Alejandra Solorzano is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,452.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Celena Green serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,352.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jason Owen is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,332.
Technology Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Zackery Weeks works as a Technology Specialist for Cook County Board of Education. Zackery earned $51,991 in 2025.