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/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jenny Blumenthal holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,422.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Barbara Yancey serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,372.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Brian Atkins works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Brian earned $73,344 in 2025.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jessica Conner serves as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,327.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Daniel Whetsel serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,326.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Britt works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $73,326 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Kirstein holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,319.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Posey works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Teresa earned $73,217 in 2025.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Thomas Clack is a Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,214.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
April Tredore is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,208.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Donaldson works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Columbia County Board of Education. Michelle earned $73,185 in 2025.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tyrone Abero is a Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,177.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Jenkinson holds the role of Gifted High at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,166.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Kristen Brown serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,144.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Andria Matchett holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,117.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Delores Mays works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Delores earned $73,101 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Aja Alberti serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,083.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sheri Christine holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,077.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stacey Hock works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Stacey earned $73,077 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Lesner works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $73,077 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Courtney Dreyfus holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,076.
Esol Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Carroll holds the role of Esol Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,076.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jayne Andrews serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,065.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Salazar is a Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,051.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Eric Greene serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,036.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Hadden holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,032.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsay Webb holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,026.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Barry Lee holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,972.
Occupational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Mallory Halterman is a Occupational Therapist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,969.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Shalia Hyatt holds the role of Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,911.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Dolly Morris works as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual for Columbia County Board of Education. Dolly earned $72,910 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Emily Guiton holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,839.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tammy Long serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,829.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Parten is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,827.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kaylee Coleman holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,826.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, April Sturgell serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,816.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Tara Lively holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,805.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Gina Murray serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,777.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Meredith Halstead is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,777.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kathy Williams works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kathy earned $72,777 in 2025.