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 8
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Caitlin Tyson is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,378.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
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Tanya Cone works as a Bookkeeper for Cook County Board of Education. Tanya earned $42,321 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Bo Schramm is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,282.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Kaitlin Howell serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,276.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Railey Schramm holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,123.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Vera Pettigrew serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,063.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Brandi Howze holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,703.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Ellar Simmons works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Ellar earned $40,645 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Stephanie Danforth serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,964.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Kathryn Webster is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,624.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Somona Durr works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Cook County Board of Education. Somona earned $39,526 in 2025.
School Nurse/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jessie Barber serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,496.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Katrina Bostic serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,471.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Shelby Wilkerson is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,370.
Secretary/Cook County Board of Education
Lauren Spires is a Secretary at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,341.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Angela Harry holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,322.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Mikayla Morris serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,270.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Corey Fulton holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,953.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Toby Patterson serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,951.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Keri Ray serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,885.
Hospital/Homebound Instructor/Cook County Board of Education
Wanda Dobson works as a Hospital/Homebound Instructor for Cook County Board of Education. Wanda earned $38,663 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Benjamin Freeman works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Benjamin earned $38,074 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Venicia Cervantes is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,759.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Kristie Whitaker is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,485.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Susan Griffin serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,485.
Human Resources Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Regina Surrency is a Human Resources Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,401.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Carley Truett works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Carley earned $37,322 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Reagan Workman serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,484.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Donnie Moore holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,247.
School Nurse/Cook County Board of Education
Jennifer Garcia is a School Nurse at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,978.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Reggie Morrison holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,558.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
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Wendy Godwin holds the role of Bookkeeper at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,028.
Bookkeeper/Cook County Board of Education
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Christin Parker holds the role of Bookkeeper at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,847.
Technology Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Dennis Hicks is a Technology Specialist at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,772.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Selena Hayes serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,659.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Linda Tennant is a School Secretary/Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,634.
School Food Service Manager/Cook County Board of Education
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Tammy Davis is a School Food Service Manager at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,560.
Facilitator/Cook County Board of Education
Melissa Betts holds the role of Facilitator at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,528.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Isabella Patterson serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,372.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Maxine Cross works as a Custodial Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Maxine earned $34,024 in 2025.