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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Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Julie Surles works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Julie earned $64,191 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Stitcher works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Lauren earned $64,173 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Reid Forzley serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,093.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Britni Watts holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,091.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Turner Davis holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,084.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jonathan Witmer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jonathan earned $64,035 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Bridgette Moelter works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Bridgette earned $64,012 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Natalie Thurber holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,993.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Connolly holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,981.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Roberson is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,937.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Joshua Adee is a Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,923.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Olivia Silvey works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Olivia earned $63,892 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Best holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,798.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amanda Gibson serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,767.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ryan Munro is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,760.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Chelsea Dickerson holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,692.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jesus Ramos serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,692.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Clarence Kendrick works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Clarence earned $63,663 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Brittany Swann works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Brittany earned $63,656 in 2025.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Caroline Knight works as a Gifted for Columbia County Board of Education. Caroline earned $63,652 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
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Deanna Guzman is a Finance/Business Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,645.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Laci Glosser works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Laci earned $63,642 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Angela St John works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Columbia County Board of Education. Angela earned $63,642 in 2025.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Columbia County Board of Education
Leah Lafavor is a Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,640.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Phillip Dyches holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,623.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Micah Rumsey holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,621.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Wendy Mclean-Windley is a Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,557.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Katie King serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,539.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brittney Syfrett holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,522.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Gentry Pham works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Gentry earned $63,517 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kaitlyn Allen is a Occupational Therapist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,507.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Bethany Stratton is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,501.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Alaina Williams holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,498.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jenile Glasper works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jenile earned $63,450 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsey Conatser is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,442.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Anderson holds the role of Gifted High at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,434.
Plant Operations Sec/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Robyn Harman works as a Plant Operations Sec/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Robyn earned $63,430 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Danielle Marlow is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,423.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Katherine Stewart is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,423.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Karen White serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,394.