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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School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Mary Payne serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,613.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Karen Gonzalez works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Karen earned $57,590 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Adriel Wright serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,584.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsey Bryant is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,575.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Collins works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $57,541 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Austin Cosper serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,319.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Lonnie Payne holds the role of School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,250.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsey Pittman works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Lindsey earned $57,238 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christopher Fitzgerald serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,237.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Marquez Frasier serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,234.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Leshia Taoy serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,228.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sara Stansell serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,162.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Benjamin Atkins holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,162.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Caitrin Reeves is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,146.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Patrick Williams holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,104.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Caitlin Martin works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Caitlin earned $57,095 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Caitlyn Bayer works as a Elementary Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Caitlyn earned $57,078 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Angela Newman holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,037.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tonya Widener is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,012.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
William Freeman is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,005.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Justin Andrade is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,003.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristen Herndon holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,938.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Dougherty works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Ashley earned $56,938 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kara Willis holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,936.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Shelby Price serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,912.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sierra Miles is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,880.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Nicole Reynolds works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Nicole earned $56,870 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lisa Alexander is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,866.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Larry Grizzle holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,862.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Katherine Price is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,862.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jill Bard holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,851.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Olivia Ladun holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,829.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sara Przedecki serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,827.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
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Michael Bray works as a School Resource Officer for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $56,809 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Taylor Bunch serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,793.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Traci Wright holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,765.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Courtney Garrett works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Courtney earned $56,724 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Ansley Lowe holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,705.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Heath Cliatt is a Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,694.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Falyn Parker holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,687.