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 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Krystal Stevens serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,175.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, James Maish serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,158.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Allison Spurlock serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,158.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Leaoter Johnson works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Leaoter earned $77,148 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brian Coleman holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,144.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Huff holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,129.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Karah Fields is a Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,108.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Travis Keels serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,094.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Candace Miles is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,088.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Smith holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,081.
Esol Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Schneider works as a Esol Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Amanda earned $77,081 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Chavous holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,005.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Grier Whitaker serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,997.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Valerie Thompson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,925.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Krystal Bingham is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,908.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Christina James works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Christina earned $76,908 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Smith works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $76,905 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Suzannah Cordas serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,897.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kathryn Williams holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,858.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christan Yost serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,856.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Paula Watson serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,836.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Keri Morningstar works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Keri earned $76,831 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sandra Ringel serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,831.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lauren Schwamb serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,831.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Tannis Hillis holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,829.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sharon Matherly is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,805.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristie Goeddel works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kristie earned $76,805 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Lyndsey Oexmann works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Lyndsey earned $76,805 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Julie Tyler is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,805.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Lacey Hatcher is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,755.
In-School Susp Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sherie Bush serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,755.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Andrew Hromyak holds the role of High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,731.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kwameika Postell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,692.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Moses holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,654.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lauren Reynolds serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,647.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Kathleen Schultz works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Kathleen earned $76,634 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Denise Francis is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,622.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Jeremy Nolin holds the role of Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,608.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Latoyia Cutter serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,608.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sheri Davis holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,608.