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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School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rebecca Rivera-Ortiz serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,464.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Peters works as a Secretary for Columbia County Board of Education. Jessica earned $23,445 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Heather Maynard works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Heather earned $23,412 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Tracy Cunningham is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,405.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Holdsworth is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,403.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Thelmalyn Blakey works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Thelmalyn earned $23,397 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Parish holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,363.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Crystal Valentine serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,362.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
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Sabrina Matthews is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,347.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
April Mitchell holds the role of Library/Media Support Parapro at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,327.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Crystal Shepherd serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,320.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christina Lackey serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,301.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Jeanne Prescott works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Jeanne earned $23,279 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Mallory Poythress is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,273.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Aretha Jenning holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,256.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jean Jones serves as a Library/Media Support Parapro. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,246.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Donna Harris is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,246.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Alicia Mcdonald works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Alicia earned $23,237 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Rhonda Butler holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,215.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Ronda Whidby is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,185.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Hywrinthia Sherman is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,152.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Wanda Martinez works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Wanda earned $23,133 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lindsey Hamilton serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,113.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Vickie Tector holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,094.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Erika Dorsey works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Erika earned $23,082 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Christopher Lamberth is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,077.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tiffany Binkley serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,073.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ginamarie Paulino serves as a Library/Media Support Parapro. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,072.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Bernicestine Moss holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,061.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sandra Deas serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,019.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
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Concetta Knox works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Concetta earned $23,018 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Gabrielle Morris serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,017.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Brittany Hodge holds the role of Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,939.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Barbara Bailey holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,884.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Adrian Scott serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,869.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Menbere Wright works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Menbere earned $22,852 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Guadalupe Fernandez is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,844.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Mariah Curry is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,772.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jordan Church works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Jordan earned $22,738 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Jean Osgood holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,720.