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 5
Grade 5 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jayla Jackson is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,875.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Dale Rentz works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Dale earned $60,846 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Cassey Folsom is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,627.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Michael Novack works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Michael earned $60,529 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Catherine Bagley is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,526.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jessica Daly works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Jessica earned $60,396 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Alisa Pearson holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,340.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Bradwell Carter works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Bradwell earned $60,318 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Mary Smith is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,076.
Vocational/Cook County Board of Education
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Justin Watson works as a Vocational for Cook County Board of Education. Justin earned $60,055 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Shelli Phillips works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Shelli earned $60,037 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Ashleigh Stevens serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,866.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Mychal Marlette serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,857.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Kacy Williams holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,660.
School Social Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Shari Breeden works as a School Social Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Shari earned $59,410 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Thomas Norman holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,268.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Hayley Pickle is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,218.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Cook County Board of Education
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Lana Siska holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,899.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Summer Gaskins works as a Early Intervention Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Summer earned $58,602 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Hanna Sumner holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,585.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jamie Jackson serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,463.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
William Wilson is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,285.
Technology Director/Cook County Board of Education
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Allison Ray holds the role of Technology Director at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,194.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Emily Sweat serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,149.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Christy Stripling is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,951.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Mary Calhoun holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,891.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Luis Tyson is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,183.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jessica Raper serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,165.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cook County Board of Education
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Kristina Turner holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,821.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Ruthanna Wickham holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,780.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Mandi Shealey works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Mandi earned $56,751 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jessica Roetman holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,727.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kristy Barrett is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,651.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Cesar Salcedo is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,352.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kylee Raulerson works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Kylee earned $56,200 in 2025.
School Nurse/Cook County Board of Education
Allison Edwards works as a School Nurse for Cook County Board of Education. Allison earned $56,125 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Taylor Rutland holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,028.
Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded/Cook County Board of Education
Katherine Agerter is a Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,859.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Mary Brachsher holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,688.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Patricia Alderman serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,635.