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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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Mary Garcia is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,296.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Darcy Rainey works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Darcy earned $11,082 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Matthew Foster is a Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $10,849.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Darrell Bennett works as a Substitute Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Darrell earned $10,838 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Maria Studebaker-Coppage serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,799.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jennifer Mcdaniel works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $10,779 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Holly Bullard serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,749.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Priscilla Hayes is a Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $10,524.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Dawn Morris is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $10,431.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Janessa Streate holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,400.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Lori Carnine holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,365.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Thelma Pridgen is a Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $10,243.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Bobbie Robinson works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Bobbie earned $10,241 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Wilma Wright is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $10,241.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Susan Darby serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,081.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Regina West works as a Substitute Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Regina earned $10,065 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Parker Exum serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,059.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cook County Board of Education
Desiree Spires holds the role of Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,881.
School Nurse/Cook County Board of Education
Virginia Herring works as a School Nurse for Cook County Board of Education. Virginia earned $9,762 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Haley Pennington holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,749.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Larry Cannon serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,429.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Saylor Spires holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,341.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Dalphne Golden serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,914.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Trenton Mathis holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,800.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Caroline Stafford holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,373.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Brenda Smith serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,330.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Winifred Walker serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,306.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Tavaris Williams works as a In-School Susp Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Tavaris earned $8,303 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Troy Williams holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,178.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Randa Odeh works as a Substitute Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Randa earned $8,139 in 2025.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
Theresa Roddam works as a Substitute for Cook County Board of Education. Theresa earned $8,075 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Kimberly Scarborough works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $7,835 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cook County Board of Education
Mackenzie Carter holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,694.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Kaitlyn Maughon is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $7,683.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Sylvia Mathis holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,395.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Olivia Mcconico is a School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $7,343.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
Sanda Croft is a Substitute at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $7,320.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Matthew Harrell holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,311.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Carolyn Kenney works as a Substitute Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Carolyn earned $7,235 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kahli Crews holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,219.