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 Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
Leslie Harper works as a School Nurse for Columbia County Board of Education. Leslie earned $36,063 in 2025.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
Pamela Scott is a Library/Media Support Parapro at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,027.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Shirley Jenkins serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,933.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Sullivan holds the role of Special Education Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,916.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Richard Saffren is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,874.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Gehring works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Lisa earned $35,829 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Donald Jarrell holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,770.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Emily Robinson works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Emily earned $35,762 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Brandi Tasch is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,741.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Patricia Rinker serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,704.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Gerald Gibbs serves as a School Food Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,665.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Shirley Williams is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,648.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Joyce Bame holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,565.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Troy Gravitt works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Troy earned $35,562 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Mary Sarver serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,534.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Terri Exum works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Terri earned $35,500 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lindsey Kelley is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,430.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Chelsea Morales is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,360.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Shanan Quire works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Shanan earned $35,298 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Shannon Jones is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,263.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Patricia Knepper serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,261.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Crystal Blanchard serves as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,253.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Yvette Gunter is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,245.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Lina Okot is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,224.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Anna Ramsey serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,182.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Bjorn Heckmus serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,162.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Thibodeau serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,143.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Florence Smiley is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,085.
Other Transportation/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Debbie Arcuri serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,073.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tami Gordon serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,070.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Sheila Singleton is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,040.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Joshua Roye is a Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Matthew Toon is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,014.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Eula Bowdre is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,013.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Holleigh Murphree works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Holleigh earned $34,997 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelli Byrd works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Kelli earned $34,994 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Rushton is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,916.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Daisy Broadwater is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,888.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Cynthia Trapp works as a Special Education Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $34,873 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Tina Inglett works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Tina earned $34,870 in 2025.