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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Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Daisy Hooks serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,988.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Susan Hunt is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,982.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Tara Cordier holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,948.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Capers serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,873.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Annette Funchess holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,828.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Charmaine Clark holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,813.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Valreese Drew-Mabry holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,809.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Teri Mcdaniel works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Teri earned $45,785 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Paul Jones works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Paul earned $45,768 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jeanette Newman is a School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,650.
Teacher Support Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Michelle Beasley is a Teacher Support Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,578.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Gracia is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,488.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Johnnie West is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,432.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, William Walker serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,419.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Diane Meyers is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,221.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelly Hawkinberry serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,202.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Valeria Malcom serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,150.
Warehouseman/Columbia County Board of Education
Darrell Warthen is a Warehouseman at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,056.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
Wendy Powell works as a School Nurse for Columbia County Board of Education. Wendy earned $45,022 in 2025.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kristin Gunn serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,019.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Latoria Porter holds the role of School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,977.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Shirley Jones serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,975.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Johnene Burnett holds the role of Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,902.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Olson holds the role of School Nurse at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,883.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Karina Ennis holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,883.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Martinez is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,838.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Columbia County Board of Education
Tracey Cunningham holds the role of Is Personnel - General Administrative at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,829.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Tony Curd holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,825.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Rahn holds the role of School Nurse at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,759.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Speering is a Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,748.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Derahn Thornton is a Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,679.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Julie Bedgood works as a Secretary for Columbia County Board of Education. Julie earned $44,662 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Anthony Davis is a Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,612.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Tina Petring holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,563.
Is Personnel - Transportation/Columbia County Board of Education
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Leisa Lanier holds the role of Is Personnel - Transportation at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,539.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Teisha Rainge serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,522.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christina Smith serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,500.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Brenda Curry is a Special Education Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,496.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Macey Johnson is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,467.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tamela Oberther works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Tamela earned $44,454 in 2025.