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 P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Kyong Kean holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,001.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Meredith York holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,973.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tabitha Purvis holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,918.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Bridget Morris is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,879.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Christy Ball works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Christy earned $86,816 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ashley Farmer serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,793.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christopher Lane serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,780.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brian Levens serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,755.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kathleen Barbara serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,693.
Public Relations Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Abbigail Remkus serves as a Public Relations Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,683.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Alleta Whitfield holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,681.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Dena Cason serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,666.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
Jacqueline Jones holds the role of Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,594.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Charis Resto Soto holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,590.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Marissa Powers holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,480.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Shannon Moore serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,433.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mitzi Plumlee is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,412.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristin Messer holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,369.
Occupational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Meredith Youngblood works as a Occupational Therapist for Columbia County Board of Education. Meredith earned $86,364 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Ashley Kaigler holds the role of Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,306.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
James Grant holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,240.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jessica Ruark is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,233.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Robert Ferguson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,210.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristina Ralston is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,193.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Deana Scholfield serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,169.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Paul Bloodworth serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,063.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Andrea Eremus works as a Assistant Principal for Columbia County Board of Education. Andrea earned $86,004 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Maria Santiago serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,003.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Dukes works as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual for Columbia County Board of Education. Lauren earned $85,962 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Mamie Holt works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Mamie earned $85,919 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jona Gaskin serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,869.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Casey Heckathorn serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,837.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Marissa Beemer is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,765.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jimy Dominguez serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,758.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Adrienne Harless is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,705.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
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Andrea Nale is a Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,693.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brandy Parker holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,656.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Sumerlin holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,656.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Djuana Robinson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,595.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Wanda Birt serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,549.