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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Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Alan Reid serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,093.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Kay Leverett works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Kay earned $21,048 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Linda Collier is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,010.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Rachel Joiner holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,957.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Lori Myers is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,900.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Brittney Bennett works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Brittney earned $20,854 in 2025.
Psych-Ed Parapro/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Terri Wood holds the role of Psych-Ed Parapro/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,838.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Heather Godwin serves as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,795.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Tracie Flowers serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,725.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Edith Cleghorn works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Edith earned $20,700 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Annie Hooks holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,700.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Jackilin Newsome is a Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,694.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Robbie Hester is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,667.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Jessica Robinson works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Jessica earned $20,645 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jessica Tillman serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,375.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Dina Wooten holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,347.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Almaree Thomas serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,300.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Deana Staup is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,299.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Emily Holton works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Emily earned $20,150 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Anna Smith serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,100.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Kathi Stoddard is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,100.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Trisha Williams holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,100.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Clayton King is a Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,073.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
Ralph Thomas is a Substitute at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,037.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Louise Godwin serves as a Library/Media Support Parapro. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,020.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Jesseca Patterson is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,976.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Cassandra Mcdonald holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,939.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Kayla Hardy is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,926.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Hope Giddens works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Hope earned $19,850 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Holly Loftly works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Holly earned $19,850 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Abbie Dykes holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,850.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Jessica Cardin holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,850.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Cynthia Crosby works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $19,850 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Tia King works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Tia earned $19,850 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Natalie Morrison serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,845.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Mackenzie Ross holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,798.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Gwyn Thornton is a Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,900.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Cathy Byron works as a Custodial Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Cathy earned $18,804 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jessica Espinoza is a Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,764.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Grant Register serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,646.