Georgia / Ben Hill County Board of Education
Agency file
The Ben Hill County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 559 employees with median total compensation of $38,568; the highest distinct record was $137,340.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 559 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($38,568) — 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 $76,233 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,600. 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 6
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Laura Hammond is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,717.
Special Education Interrelated/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Melissa Gayton works as a Special Education Interrelated for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Melissa earned $54,594 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Taylor Cornell works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Taylor earned $54,592 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Tina Riehle holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,519.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Brenda Rowe holds the role of Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,430.
Grade 6 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Annesly Castanon holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,383.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Kristan Pughsley holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,353.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Qiaoqiao Tao serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,095.
Teacher of Specific Learning/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Katelyn Sutton serves as a Teacher of Specific Learning. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,836.
Grade 1 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Ashley Cobb serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,827.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Bailey Mclain is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,576.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Keri Reese holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,448.
School Nurse/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Vicki Thompson holds the role of School Nurse at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,388.
Teacher of Specific Learning/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Samantha Reaves works as a Teacher of Specific Learning for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Samantha earned $53,351 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Nicole Menge works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Nicole earned $53,280 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Kristie Bagwell works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Kristie earned $53,186 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
James Cornell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,177.
Teacher of Specific Learning/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Nickie Smith serves as a Teacher of Specific Learning. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,100.
Grade 6 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Elizabeth Bach is a Grade 6 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,062.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Melissa Bracewell is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,044.
Family Services Coordinator/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Rebecca Gay serves as a Family Services Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,920.
Special Education Interrelated/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Jennifer Wiley holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,877.
Superintendent Secretary/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Debbie Sandiford holds the role of Superintendent Secretary at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,800.
Grade 5 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Marcey Larkin serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,761.
Grade 1 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Bonnie Cook serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,759.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Latosha Johnson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Latosha earned $52,750 in 2025.
Teacher of Other Health Impaired/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Beverly Lawson serves as a Teacher of Other Health Impaired. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,596.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Austin Johnson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,542.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Morgan Childers is a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,430.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Sara Benson serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,979.
Public Relations Personnel/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Jennifer Mccranie is a Public Relations Personnel at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,000.
Grade 5 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Chrstina Edwards-Buchanan works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Chrstina earned $50,923 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Timothy Mcarthur holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,818.
Special Education Interrelated/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Kelly Neal serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,096.
Grade 2 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Diane Hardin is a Grade 2 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,795.
Technology Specialist/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Blair French works as a Technology Specialist for Ben Hill County Board of Education. Blair earned $49,000 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Katie Strickland is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Ben Hill County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,947.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
Marjorie Pruitt holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,391.
Grade 3 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
At Ben Hill County Board of Education, Nicki Troupe serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,078.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Ben Hill County Board of Education
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Margaret Byrd holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Ben Hill County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,481.