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Columbia County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Columbia County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 4,579 employees with median total compensation of $47,369; the highest distinct record was $342,154.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$213.9M
Employees
4,579
Median total
$47,369
Highest record
$342,154

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,579 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,369) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$46,703 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,928
$18,382
$47,369
$73,422
$87,062

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,062 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,928. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Substitute Teacher
430 · $2,881
Grades 9-12 Teacher
411 · $71,480
Bus Driver
197 · $26,249
Custodial Personnel
196 · $29,303

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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Similar departments

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

Employees

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Kurtiana Pinkard

Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,310
Base pay
$17,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,310

Kurtiana Pinkard works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Columbia County Board of Education. Kurtiana earned $17,310 in 2025.

Delkhwaz Sairany

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,276
Base pay
$17,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,276

Delkhwaz Sairany works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Delkhwaz earned $17,276 in 2025.

Jojeth Elder

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,244
Base pay
$17,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,244

Jojeth Elder works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Jojeth earned $17,244 in 2025.

Richard Dombroski Iii

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,221
Base pay
$17,221
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,221

Richard Dombroski Iii is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,221.

Barbara Usry

Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,194
Base pay
$17,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,194

Barbara Usry works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Barbara earned $17,194 in 2025.

Kelley Padgett

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,192
Base pay
$17,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,192

At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelley Padgett serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,192.

Michelle Mendoza

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,104
Base pay
$17,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,104

Michelle Mendoza is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,104.

Connie Renew

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,102
Base pay
$17,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,102

Connie Renew works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Connie earned $17,102 in 2025.

Benjamin Blizzard

Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,073
Base pay
$17,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,073

At Columbia County Board of Education, Benjamin Blizzard serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,073.

Rachel Wilson

Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,044
Base pay
$17,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,044

Rachel Wilson holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,044.

Meredith Dubose

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$17,042
Base pay
$17,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,042

Meredith Dubose is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,042.

Karri Chopson

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,994
Base pay
$16,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,994

Karri Chopson holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,994.

Molly Mace

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,984
Base pay
$16,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,984

At Columbia County Board of Education, Molly Mace serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,984.

Kelly Mcneal

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,977
Base pay
$16,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,977

Kelly Mcneal holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,977.

Hiawatha Sherman

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,966
Base pay
$16,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,966

At Columbia County Board of Education, Hiawatha Sherman serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,966.

Debra Quinn

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,954
Base pay
$16,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,954

At Columbia County Board of Education, Debra Quinn serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,954.

Lauren Henthorn

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,933
Base pay
$16,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,933

Lauren Henthorn is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,933.

Kathleen O'Connor

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,928
Base pay
$16,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,928

Kathleen O'Connor works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Kathleen earned $16,928 in 2025.

William Oliver

Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,872
Base pay
$16,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,872

William Oliver works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. William earned $16,872 in 2025.

Christine Caudill

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,850
Base pay
$16,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,850

Christine Caudill is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,850.

Jessica Lopez

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,835
Base pay
$16,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,835

Jessica Lopez is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,835.

Katherine Corley

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,794
Base pay
$16,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,794

At Columbia County Board of Education, Katherine Corley serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,794.

Kathryn Thompson

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,773
Base pay
$16,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,773

Kathryn Thompson works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Kathryn earned $16,773 in 2025.

Preston Waldrop Jr

Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,703
Base pay
$16,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,703

At Columbia County Board of Education, Preston Waldrop Jr serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,703.

Erin Mills

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,667
Base pay
$16,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,667

Erin Mills works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Erin earned $16,667 in 2025.

Sophia Srimuangboon

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,649
Base pay
$16,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,649

At Columbia County Board of Education, Sophia Srimuangboon serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,649.

Fitzgerald Wiggleton

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,575
Base pay
$16,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,575

Fitzgerald Wiggleton is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,575.

Kathy Shields

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,549
Base pay
$16,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,549

Kathy Shields is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,549.

Phoebe Singletary

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,542
Base pay
$16,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,542

At Columbia County Board of Education, Phoebe Singletary serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,542.

Faye Weathers

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,493
Base pay
$16,493
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,493

Faye Weathers is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,493.

Aaron Kridner

Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,477
Base pay
$16,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,477

At Columbia County Board of Education, Aaron Kridner serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,477.

Charles Hartley

Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,451
Base pay
$16,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,451

Charles Hartley is a Special Education Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,451.

Melissa Baguley

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,439
Base pay
$16,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,439

At Columbia County Board of Education, Melissa Baguley serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,439.

Adrienne Howard

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,427
Base pay
$16,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,427

At Columbia County Board of Education, Adrienne Howard serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,427.

Olivia Castro-Reyes

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,419
Base pay
$16,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,419

Olivia Castro-Reyes is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,419.

Riley O'Brien

Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,406
Base pay
$16,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,406

Riley O'Brien is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,406.

Kelli Wirtz

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,402
Base pay
$16,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,402

Kelli Wirtz is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,402.

Laura Keen

Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,398
Base pay
$16,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,398

At Columbia County Board of Education, Laura Keen serves as a Special Education Bus Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,398.

Brenda Schaefer

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,320
Base pay
$16,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,320

At Columbia County Board of Education, Brenda Schaefer serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,320.

Allison Crossan

Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$16,308
Base pay
$16,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,308

Allison Crossan works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Allison earned $16,308 in 2025.