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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Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Keelin Walsh is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,571.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
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Elander Jones holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,563.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Hannah Serigney is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,557.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Shannon Vakoc holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,506.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
John Bierman is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,495.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sherry Ashe serves as a Is Personnel - General Administrative. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,480.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Byron Swan is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,415.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Quintwaun Wells works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Quintwaun earned $49,414 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
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Derek Sanders is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,391.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kyndra Allsup is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,360.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Pamela Brickle is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,323.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ray Prince serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,224.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Lana Prescott holds the role of General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,178.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Mack Cartledge holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,116.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Peyton Serrano holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,033.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Thomas Rogers Iv is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,915.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Wyatt Jonske holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,906.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Penrow works as a School Food Service Manager for Columbia County Board of Education. Amy earned $48,889 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Julie Gibson is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,888.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Anita Larkin serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,841.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
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Merrilee Coley holds the role of School Nurse at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,825.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Conal Bredenberg holds the role of Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,798.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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Matthew Morrow is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,767.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
David Oexmann is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,736.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Betty Ennis works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Betty earned $48,729 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Virginia Hankins serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,695.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jessica Ray serves as a Transportation Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,693.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Gene Orzenski works as a Maintenance Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Gene earned $48,639 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Susan Tanner serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,539.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Aaliyah Rainge works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Aaliyah earned $48,458 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Claudus Birdsong is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,452.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Cynthia Monaco works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $48,404 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Montrez Dawson is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,378.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Tina Kerlin holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,371.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Caitlyn Berger is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,305.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Shana Munro is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,288.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Tameka Little is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,202.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jude Aniezue serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,202.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Nicolas Bernal works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Nicolas earned $48,195 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Percy Kidd serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,943.