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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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Norton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,360.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Ryan Morningstar works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Ryan earned $84,310 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lauren Ocak serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,279.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Errin Bagwell is a Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,223.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Christina Mayers is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,129.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Robert Guy serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,118.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelley Reese works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Columbia County Board of Education. Kelley earned $84,117 in 2025.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Cynthia Evans-Blair serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,003.
Auditor/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jennifer Olmstead works as a Auditor for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $83,969 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Ruth Hoch works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Ruth earned $83,941 in 2025.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Columbia County Board of Education
Joahn Sperry is a Is Personnel - General Administrative at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,927.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Brian Metts is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,866.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lisa Stokes serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,857.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Pamela Mckean holds the role of Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,851.
Occupational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Dianne Issen serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,837.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Daniel Farrell holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,802.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Stevenson is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,674.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jay Acree is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,672.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Laura Hromyak serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,591.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Emily Andrejack holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,552.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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David Barnes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. David earned $83,550 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Christine Morales works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Christine earned $83,548 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Libby Barnett holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,548.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Wendell Mccook serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,548.
Director of Student Services/Columbia County Board of Education
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Michael Johnson holds the role of Director of Student Services at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,518.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rebecca Widener serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,499.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Denise Pressley works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Denise earned $83,495 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Raymond Epps serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,481.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brett Rogers is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,460.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Renee Drake serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,439.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Jones is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,404.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
William Johns is a Gifted High at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,368.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsay Tornow is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,351.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Vanessa Lozada serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,306.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Story holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,298.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Beard serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,298.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kimberly Chavous works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $83,298 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Clint Obrien is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,298.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Kirkland works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Ashley earned $83,260 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amber Saxon serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,255.