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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Record list
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Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Allan Rankin holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,205.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Linda Shields holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,186.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Doreen Bell works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Doreen earned $28,171 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Katrell Padgett serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,102.
Non-Instructional Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Michael Leverett serves as a Non-Instructional Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,100.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Smith holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,092.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christine Mcdonnell serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,084.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Wendy Oliver is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,039.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelly Brown is a Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,982.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Olivia Sloan holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,975.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Donnell Fleming holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,972.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Johnstun serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,966.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rhonda Rourke serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,952.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
William Russell is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,951.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Mireya Johnson works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Mireya earned $27,938 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cathy Allen serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,880.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Columbia County Board of Education
Glenn Bonesteel works as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K for Columbia County Board of Education. Glenn earned $27,864 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Ernestine Gonzales is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,857.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Shala Moss holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,848.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tamika Mitchell serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,806.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jessica Jacumin is a School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,747.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Collins holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,740.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Johnny Pooser holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,678.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Latoya Calhoun holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,608.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Phyllis Johnson serves as a Special Education Bus Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,555.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Teres Stanley serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,519.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Becky Mcardle is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,501.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Raymond Delisle works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Raymond earned $27,439 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Christopher Drayton works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Christopher earned $27,433 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Oscar Acosta is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,423.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Sharon Breece holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,422.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Kenyatta Washington works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Kenyatta earned $27,399 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Shauna Lamberth is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,383.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rachel Ellis serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,368.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Matthew Kenney holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,318.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
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Cole Norsworthy works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Cole earned $27,309 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Wallace is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,272.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Candice Tucker serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,266.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Shirley Laroche is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,264.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Earnestine Hill serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,232.