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 10
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Hope Betts serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,486.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Lorraine Welling serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,473.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cook County Board of Education
Stephanie Spence is a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,439.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Brandon Bornman works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Brandon earned $25,326 in 2025.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Pamela Birdine serves as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,901.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cook County Board of Education
Sonya Brisk holds the role of Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,868.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jessica Southerland serves as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,801.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Carrie Webb serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,781.
Custodial Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Shirley Williams serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,451.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
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Leanna Southerland is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $24,353.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Grace Lane works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Grace earned $24,200 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Leefield Abernathy serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,069.
Psych-Ed Parapro/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Rebecca Hicks holds the role of Psych-Ed Parapro/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,810.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Judith Smith is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,704.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Tina Daniels holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,318.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
William Horton is a Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,216.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Saprina Sapp holds the role of Bus Driver at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,213.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Gwendolyn Pierce serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,185.
School Secretary/Clerk/Cook County Board of Education
Christina Harris holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,147.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Kenneth Golden serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,762.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Stephanie Bullard serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,550.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Jerry Collier works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Jerry earned $22,550 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
Kayla Ward works as a Bus Driver for Cook County Board of Education. Kayla earned $22,420 in 2025.
Parent Coordinator/Cook County Board of Education
Vanessa Mitchell works as a Parent Coordinator for Cook County Board of Education. Vanessa earned $22,400 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
Dorothy Cain works as a School Food Service Worker for Cook County Board of Education. Dorothy earned $22,268 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
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Cheryl Miley holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,187.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Amber Vickers works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Amber earned $22,158 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Cindy Robinson serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,100.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Mary Hill serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,100.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jolee Nees serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,100.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Raymond Dorminey works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Raymond earned $21,965 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Brooke Mcbrayer is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,865.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Amanda Carlo works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Cook County Board of Education. Amanda earned $21,700 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Susan Catlett holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,500.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Hester Brooks is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,500.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Justin Beach is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,453.
Substitute Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Rosemary Mitchell works as a Substitute Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Rosemary earned $21,368 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Brittany Benka serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,282.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Cook County Board of Education
Larae Sills holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,246.
Bus Driver/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jennifer Kennedy serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,105.