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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Record list
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Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Beatrice Buchanan serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,602.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jared Best holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,583.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Ashia Smith holds the role of Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,571.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Britton Serigney works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Britton earned $82,541 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Dinkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,523.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Darren Short is a Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,468.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education
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Dana Thompson works as a Transportation Director/Mgr for Columbia County Board of Education. Dana earned $82,427 in 2025.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Julie Purvis serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,391.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Catherine Boles is a Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,368.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Gordon holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,336.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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James Smith holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,316.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Meredith Hinson is a Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,281.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Nessler holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,248.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Susan Davidson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Susan earned $82,180 in 2025.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education
Rodney Gill is a Transportation Director/Mgr at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,106.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
April Demsko holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,967.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stefanie Corum holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,956.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sandra Diver serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,922.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Cheryl Flowers serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,915.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Elaina Leonard serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,915.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jacquelyn Bethune serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,879.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Laurie Quesenberry holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,801.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Taylor Thompson is a Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,707.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Nathaniel Meador works as a Gifted for Columbia County Board of Education. Nathaniel earned $81,674 in 2025.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Cassandra Rodriguez serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,666.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Grant Hix serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,662.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Charvette Collier serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,602.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Nicole Cain is a Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,594.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Blair Williams is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,574.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Audra Bono serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,529.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
Alex Sickman holds the role of Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,523.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ivy Thomas works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Ivy earned $81,502 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Tamie Thompson holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,487.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Angela Espinosa is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,446.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Walsh is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,437.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Stacey Hall works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Stacey earned $81,434 in 2025.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Hope Merritt holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,423.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Candice Candler holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,416.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jessica Kaminski serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,368.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Scott Strong holds the role of Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,359.