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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Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Candace Stewart holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,252.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Wynisha Dorsey works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Wynisha earned $22,247 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Kimberly Bales is a School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,225.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cecilmarie Candelario-Puente serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,207.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Lampp holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,201.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Terri Sanders is a Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,200.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Kylie Lee holds the role of Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,196.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Charles Casiano Pinero serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,195.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Maria Vasdekis serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,165.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Brooks is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,143.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Amber Bates holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,128.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Heather Gill works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Heather earned $22,127 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Royal Kelly is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,113.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Templeton works as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 for Columbia County Board of Education. Lauren earned $22,097 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Gloria Jones is a Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,092.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Rodger works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $22,083 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Maria Raymond holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,047.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Starnes holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,004.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Roger Sullivan is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,001.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Keaira White is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,992.
Non-Instructional Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
James Morris is a Non-Instructional Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,977.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Summer Bentley is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,948.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Samantha Dilley holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,945.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Nadia Mumtaz holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,912.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Shonda Fulwood holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,889.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Eleanor Fox serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,863.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Meghan Greene serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,857.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Mccarthy is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,847.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Turner holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,823.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Michele Waldo-Brown works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Michele earned $21,809 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Peggy Stoming is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,792.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sharon Gibbons serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,776.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Emily Higgins serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,750.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Mallory Mcbride holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,680.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
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Diane Lopardo holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,629.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Laurie Fortier works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Laurie earned $21,603 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Aryana Morales-Ormaza is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,599.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Simpson is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,579.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jessica Andrews serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,550.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Abigail Vargas is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,545.