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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Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Brittney Higginbotham works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Brittney earned $20,019 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Hartley Mckinzie works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Hartley earned $19,999 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Debbie Dillard works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Debbie earned $19,990 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
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Ricardo Jones is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,956.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Gloria Allen serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,949.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jacquelyn Williams works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Jacquelyn earned $19,948 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jenna Thompson holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,938.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Joanna Heath holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,916.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Glenn Wright holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,911.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Karen Page serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,909.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Terry Howell holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,890.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Perry works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $19,881 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Nathan Clark works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Nathan earned $19,863 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Paynter holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,854.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Takiriah Shorty is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,819.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Haley Gasaway holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,814.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Sacious Bunner is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,813.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Clara Makala is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,802.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Pauline Mclean is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,790.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Candice Peerson is a School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,767.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Mary Kuchenbrod serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,751.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Joy Ferguson holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,735.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Julienne Daughtery works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Julienne earned $19,732 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lashanda Bundy serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,715.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Skyler Kitchings is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,637.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Annliss Brown works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Annliss earned $19,623 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Childs holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,596.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Icela Carrillo holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,595.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Plagens is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,556.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Shanita Ivey works as a Special Education Bus Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Shanita earned $19,554 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Klaudia Mcclellan holds the role of Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,548.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Meredith Blanchard works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Meredith earned $19,502 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Carswell is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,499.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Andura Solomon holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,492.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Joy Alackara serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,474.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Betty Calhoun is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,459.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Tawanda Hampton works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Tawanda earned $19,397 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Traci Sammons is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,384.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Miles works as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $19,381 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Katherine Negron holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,380.