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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School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Tina Wooten works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Tina earned $14,474 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Sydnee Rountree is a School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,412.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Karen Harnage holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,362.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Iris Upshaw is a School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,022.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
Cadie Pearce works as a Substitute for Cook County Board of Education. Cadie earned $14,010 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Timothy Taylor serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,473.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Glenda Zoeller serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,337.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
William Davis works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. William earned $13,317 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kelsie Mitchell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,221.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Raymond Mcvea holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,787.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Crystal Alley is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,352.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jennifer Harris serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,337.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
Sarah Mccranie is a Substitute at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,246.
Member, Board of Education/Cook County Board of Education
Chaddrick Sumner holds the role of Member, Board of Education at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,000.
Member, Board of Education/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Corkey Taylor serves as a Member, Board of Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,000.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Brenda Moore holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,000.
Member, Board of Education/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Jeffery Taylor serves as a Member, Board of Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,000.
Member, Board of Education/Cook County Board of Education
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Sharon Locklear holds the role of Member, Board of Education at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,000.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Erin Williams holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,990.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Diana Hernandez works as a Custodial Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Diana earned $11,838 in 2025.
Substitute/Cook County Board of Education
Donna Mauldin works as a Substitute for Cook County Board of Education. Donna earned $11,666 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Sidney Weeks serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,645.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Michael Moore holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,493.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Merry Clements is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,397.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Natalie Broome holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,397.
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.