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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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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John Chaknis is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,087.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jenna Cowart holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,019.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Hazlett is a High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,978.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Laderrick Henderson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Laderrick earned $71,900 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Victoria Alvarez holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,892.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary-Beth Waters is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,860.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tamara Kondzich is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,854.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Keely Wilhelm serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,841.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Cryor works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Sarah earned $71,834 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amber Rowland serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,815.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Shanthony Paschall holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,803.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Akins is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,784.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kaleigh Holloway works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kaleigh earned $71,783 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Christina Marshall is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,744.
Occupational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Ashley Jeffcoat serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,741.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Burton holds the role of High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,707.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Amelia Phillips works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Columbia County Board of Education. Amelia earned $71,694 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Shane Walker is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,694.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cathrine Cermenaro serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,685.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Albert Chavez serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,674.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Mamie Mcravin serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,670.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Holly Garstang works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Holly earned $71,635 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Tonya Parks is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,576.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Gayla Hammerstrom is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,507.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Nancy Nunez-Santiago holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,480.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Margaret Robert holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,444.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kristopher Norris is a Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,439.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lauren Hardison serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,394.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Carrie Wilson is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,394.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Susan Inglett serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,394.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Christan Hattaway holds the role of Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,382.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Robert Husted works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Robert earned $71,375 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Renee Luong serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,335.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Deborah Hundt serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,328.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
Jonathan Slagle works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Jonathan earned $71,309 in 2025.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Travis Weathers holds the role of Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,308.
Crossroads Alt School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Derek Webb is a Crossroads Alt School Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,294.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
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Rebecca Edwards holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,290.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Anna Ramsey is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,244.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jackie Messer serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,212.