Georgia / Columbia County Board of Education
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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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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
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Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Carswell is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,499.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Andura Solomon holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,492.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Joy Alackara serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,474.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Betty Calhoun is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,459.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Tawanda Hampton works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Tawanda earned $19,397 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Traci Sammons is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,384.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Miles works as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $19,381 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Katherine Negron holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,380.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tamara Starr serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,335.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Michele Weaver works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Michele earned $19,330 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Crystal Simpson works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Crystal earned $19,327 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Florin Surlea is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,322.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Cliatt works as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 for Columbia County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $19,321 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Janett Mojica-Dieppa works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Janett earned $19,320 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Cindia Martinez-Steele works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Cindia earned $19,294 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kristi Bates serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,290.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Lashaundra Culpepper works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Lashaundra earned $19,287 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cornelious Young serves as a Special Education Bus Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,245.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Anna Colon works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Anna earned $19,229 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Nicole Hopkins Thornton serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,225.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Caren Connor holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,183.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Andrew Clough serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,179.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Nichols holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,178.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Reneza Bivins is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,156.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Pamela Morris Brown is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,048.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Sandra Reyes Chang works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Sandra earned $19,038 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristin Sanders holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,024.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Haley Murphy serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,018.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kyra Williams holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,946.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Stacie Whitten works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Stacie earned $18,939 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Kara Nevarez works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Kara earned $18,939 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ruth Schwab serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,938.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Melissa Joseph serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,920.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Andrea Walker holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,899.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Patsy Reese serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,885.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Nyaloni Graham holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,870.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Bailey is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,788.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
Delia Mcchesney works as a School Nurse for Columbia County Board of Education. Delia earned $18,760 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Macayla Green serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,754.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Sandra Myers holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,719.