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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 12
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Judie Travis works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Judie earned $18,586 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Mary Turner serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,529.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jessie Baltezore serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,486.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Peggy Williams holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,860.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Brittany Flores serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,701.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Trisha Rowan holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,600.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Dakota Bickford holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,492.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Mitty Jones serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,340.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Oralia Sifuentes holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,298.
Special Education Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Judy Boykin is a Special Education Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,143.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Walter Scott holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,143.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Tyrone Payne works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Tyrone earned $16,942 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Venessa Davis works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Venessa earned $16,641 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Gloria Knighton holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,547.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Cathryn Hardman works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Cathryn earned $16,477 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Annette Lane holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,386.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Carlton Harper holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,258.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Alice Turner works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Alice earned $16,179 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Armanda Chapman holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,129.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Lachelle Akins is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,974.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Purvis Thomas holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,970.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Aundrea Johnson works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Aundrea earned $15,762 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Sherri Youngblood is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,691.
Special Education Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Margaret Tomb works as a Special Education Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Margaret earned $15,602 in 2025.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Edward Harley serves as a Substitute. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,541.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Virgil Nave is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,524.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Meichelle Griffin works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Meichelle earned $15,489 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
David Taylor holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,470.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Jerdinna Carter is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,465.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Linda Vickers works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Linda earned $15,456 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Helen Willis serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,400.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Anthony Turner is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,329.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Shamika Rountree-Lawson holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,298.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jessica Richardson holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,194.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Lucia Dillard is a School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,944.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Dora Cheatum holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,923.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Elkin Harnage works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Elkin earned $14,839 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Ray Bloser serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,839.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Rebecca Ward is a Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,721.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Julie-Ann Griffin holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,597.