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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Superintendent Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lisa Hargrove is a Superintendent Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,935.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Hannah Grandin is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,868.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lora Golden holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,868.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Willie Tankersley is a Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,866.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Caroline Schilling is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,832.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Trenetra Robinson is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,815.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Margaret Bock works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Margaret earned $65,811 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Garrison holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,805.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Meeks works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $65,668 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mccall Montgomery is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,668.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Lawson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,618.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Deborah Timani serves as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,586.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sheron Dozier serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,576.
School Social Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
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Erin Gilstrap is a School Social Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,544.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristan Martin is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,536.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, James Newman serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,520.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Cody Shields works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Cody earned $65,509 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Mann holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,495.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Goldston holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,472.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Morris is a Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,418.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Karyn Warren serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,415.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Julianna Bartlett is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65,413.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ariel Taylor serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,368.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Caroline Jones holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,368.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Charles Sill Jr works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Charles earned $65,368 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Samantha D'Amato holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,365.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Alison Hixon serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,326.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Miranda Johnson holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,325.
Esol Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Patricia Dekle holds the role of Esol Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,308.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Rucker serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,276.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kinley Spivey works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kinley earned $65,273 in 2025.