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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Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tomi Rowland serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,709.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, German Watkins serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,688.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Willis works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Lisa earned $37,687 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Carol Harrell is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,603.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Angela Waldorf is a Special Education Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,551.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Micheline Peacock is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,538.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Cheryl Salter is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,453.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Nicole Wallace serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,416.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lori Baker serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,379.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Tiffany Futo is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,343.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Justin Newman serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,260.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
Maria D'Aversa holds the role of School Nurse at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,120.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
John Van Maanen works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. John earned $37,114 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Darrel Cullars is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,083.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Timothy Mitchell is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,047.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Sonya Ford holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,994.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Mary Wallace serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,979.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Misty Christiansen serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,943.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jim Wooten serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,914.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Henry Hatcher holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,903.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Jeree Dukes holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,752.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Elisa Coleman is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,723.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Eustacie Butts holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,661.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kristen Carver is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,644.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Chandler holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,619.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Donna Curry works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Donna earned $36,601 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jeanette James works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jeanette earned $36,593 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Virginia Gandy serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,574.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Sibylle Lee holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,491.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Ashlee Pope serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,449.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Mcgowan is a Middle School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,419.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Maurice Boyd works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Maurice earned $36,383 in 2025.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
Sheres Buchanan is a School Nurse at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,327.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rhiannon Tuttle serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,290.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lynda-Leigh Jackson serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,231.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
Jane Key works as a Library/Media Support Parapro for Columbia County Board of Education. Jane earned $36,230 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Julie Brooks serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,202.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Deana Voelp serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,182.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Ismael Seda holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,139.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Susan Brown serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,095.