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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Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Douglas is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,875.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Beitzel is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,797.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Jodi Hill holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,772.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Rose serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,768.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Greneker works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Sarah earned $60,749 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Emily Gainey serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,749.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lawrence Nelson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Lawrence earned $60,714 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
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Natasha Hartley is a Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,709.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Columbia County Board of Education
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Keller Crider holds the role of Is Personnel - General Administrative at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,703.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Summerfield holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,683.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Miranda Scales serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,682.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Zachariah Zehr is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,667.
Transportation Mechanic/Columbia County Board of Education
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Christopher Scavone works as a Transportation Mechanic for Columbia County Board of Education. Christopher earned $60,652 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jocelyn Baker holds the role of General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,623.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
David Milford is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,607.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cathy Cooper serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,581.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Shelby Bentley holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,580.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Valarie Wollett is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,569.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
Lashon Bennett works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Lashon earned $60,531 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Christopher Jacobs holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,522.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Carena Kendrick holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,522.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Shanelle Flynn holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,498.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Daniel Porter works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Daniel earned $60,386 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Gregory O'Kussick serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,339.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Cassandra Sasser works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Cassandra earned $60,325 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jaylene Garnett is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,316.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Madison Brown serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,272.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sierra Nealey serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,272.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Leeann Byrd is a Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,268.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Trupp is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,268.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Harkins works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Megan earned $60,218 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Barnes holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,210.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Amber Longee is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,202.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Nichole Williams serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,116.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Vigna holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,116.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Cole Taylor works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Cole earned $60,107 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kathryn Haywood works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Kathryn earned $60,069 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
John Mcdaniel holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,069.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Erin James serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,034.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Samantha Hartley is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,030.