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 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kellie Gray works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kellie earned $74,282 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Strickland serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,234.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Wade Chambers holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,228.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Nikita Fields works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Nikita earned $74,215 in 2025.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Alexandra Beldin holds the role of Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,189.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Margaret Horton holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,168.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kenneth Hibbitts holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,136.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Curtis Carver holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,132.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Fletcher holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,129.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Candice Johnson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Candice earned $74,118 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lisa Wiggins holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,058.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Peacock holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,022.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Hawk holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,014.
Transportation Mechanic/Columbia County Board of Education
Louis Frank works as a Transportation Mechanic for Columbia County Board of Education. Louis earned $73,993 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amber Hancock serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,970.