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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Tim Hall works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Tim earned $44,753 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Hardy Brady holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,753.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
Malissa Lindsey holds the role of Bookkeeper at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,749.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kenneth Watson is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,686.
Parent Coordinator/Cook County Board of Education
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Lisa Eppes works as a Parent Coordinator for Cook County Board of Education. Lisa earned $44,185 in 2025.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Cook County Board of Education
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Jenny Pitts is a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,182.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Courtney Beaver is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,885.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Charles Patterson works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Charles earned $43,832 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Kathryn Surrency serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,755.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Melissa Hadley holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,374.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Stevie Pearce is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,265.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Doraleen Acree is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $43,050.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Stephanie Patterson holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,000.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Kennedy Elliott holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,800.
Graduation Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Lisa Heard serves as a Graduation Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,672.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Caitlin Tyson is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,378.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
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Tanya Cone works as a Bookkeeper for Cook County Board of Education. Tanya earned $42,321 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Bo Schramm is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,282.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Kaitlin Howell serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,276.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Railey Schramm holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,123.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Vera Pettigrew serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,063.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Brandi Howze holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,703.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Ellar Simmons works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Ellar earned $40,645 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Stephanie Danforth serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,964.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Kathryn Webster is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,624.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Somona Durr works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cook County Board of Education. Somona earned $39,526 in 2025.
School Nurse/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jessie Barber serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,496.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Katrina Bostic serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,471.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Shelby Wilkerson is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,370.
Secretary/Cook County Board of Education
Lauren Spires is a Secretary at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,341.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Angela Harry holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,322.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Mikayla Morris serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,270.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Corey Fulton holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,953.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Toby Patterson serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,951.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Keri Ray serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,885.
Hospital/Homebound Instructor/Cook County Board of Education
Wanda Dobson works as a Hospital/Homebound Instructor for Cook County Board of Education. Wanda earned $38,663 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Benjamin Freeman works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Benjamin earned $38,074 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Venicia Cervantes is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,759.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Kristie Whitaker is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,485.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Susan Griffin serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,485.