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 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Josue Zavala Ayala serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,282.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Karena Washington is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,257.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Caitlin Tarleton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,208.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Katherine Lopez serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,111.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Teanna Sidles serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,109.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Corey Flournoy is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,092.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Rene Lane works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Rene earned $59,071 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Angelica Hayward is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,068.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Paige Allen works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Paige earned $59,047 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jana Sallee works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jana earned $59,028 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Emilee Dyches is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Karlene Sylvester holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,018.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Anna Ellicott serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,002.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Drake serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,969.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Wesley Harp is a Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,960.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kennedy Smith works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Kennedy earned $58,938 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Calvin Reynolds works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Calvin earned $58,852 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Glorianne Thompson serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,852.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Whitaker is a Finance/Business Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,827.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Samantha Seago serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,825.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Margaret Self serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,809.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ian Naragon serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,802.
Transportation Mechanic/Columbia County Board of Education
Lance Davis works as a Transportation Mechanic for Columbia County Board of Education. Lance earned $58,769 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Connor Morningstar works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Connor earned $58,760 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Tizhana Bell holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,653.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Heather Pardue holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,611.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Nicole White works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Nicole earned $58,610 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Madison Goolsby serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,609.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brandon Johns serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,605.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Colby Painter serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,602.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Caroline Pinkston is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,602.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christine Albury serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,602.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Victoria Key holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,602.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Nicole Donohue works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Nicole earned $58,602 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brooke Hendrix serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,559.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jamie Harris is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,554.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Catherine Tench is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,552.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Anna Taylor serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,510.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Candace Bourque serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,494.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsay Garner is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,422.