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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Human Resources Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Regina Surrency is a Human Resources Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,401.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Carley Truett works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Carley earned $37,322 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Reagan Workman serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,484.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Donnie Moore holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,247.
School Nurse/Cook County Board of Education
Jennifer Garcia is a School Nurse at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,978.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Reggie Morrison holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,558.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
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Wendy Godwin holds the role of Bookkeeper at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,028.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
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Christin Parker holds the role of Bookkeeper at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,847.
Technology Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Dennis Hicks is a Technology Specialist at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,772.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Selena Hayes serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,659.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Linda Tennant is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,634.
School Food Service Manager/Cook County Board of Education
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Tammy Davis is a School Food Service Manager at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,560.
Facilitator/Cook County Board of Education
Melissa Betts holds the role of Facilitator at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,528.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Isabella Patterson serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,372.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Maxine Cross works as a Custodial Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Maxine earned $34,024 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Vivian Logan is a Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,924.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Donnie Ward works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Donnie earned $33,747 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Betty Coleman holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,661.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Heather Tomlinson serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,498.
Data Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Whitney Tomlinson holds the role of Data Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,087.
School Food Service Manager/Cook County Board of Education
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Janice Jackson is a School Food Service Manager at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,006.
Migrant Education Recruiter/Cook County Board of Education
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Ely Brady holds the role of Migrant Education Recruiter at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,863.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Ashley Doyle holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,813.
Middle School Counselor/Cook County Board of Education
Katrina Martin is a Middle School Counselor at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,034.
Director of Student Services/Cook County Board of Education
Henry Acree works as a Director of Student Services for Cook County Board of Education. Henry earned $31,715 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Cook County Board of Education
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Jeffery Stalvey works as a School Food Service Manager for Cook County Board of Education. Jeffery earned $31,709 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Danette Harris holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,871.
School Food Service Manager/Cook County Board of Education
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Lisa Merine is a School Food Service Manager at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,713.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Cook County Board of Education
Willie Brachsher is a Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,583.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Teresa Wooten holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,505.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Toni Cross is a Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,340.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Betty Lucy is a Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,177.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Teresa Parrish is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,673.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Tracy Madden holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,616.
Migrant Education Recruiter/Cook County Board of Education
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Cinthia Gutierrez works as a Migrant Education Recruiter for Cook County Board of Education. Cinthia earned $29,359 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Sondra Walker serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,265.
Parent Coordinator/Cook County Board of Education
Cloretta Harris-Lane is a Parent Coordinator at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,098.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Sabrina Newsome serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,543.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Pamela Allen is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,307.
Special Education Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Carol Waites serves as a Special Education Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,307.