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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Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Marcella Fern serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,251.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Arthur Harris serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,249.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sara Brinson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,249.
Crossroads/Columbia County Board of Education
Kathy Wideman holds the role of Crossroads at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,249.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Crystal Stawiery holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,249.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Metts serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,248.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Laura Thomas is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,248.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Chasie Gerlach serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,233.
Vocational Supervisor - School/Columbia County Board of Education
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Susan Morris holds the role of Vocational Supervisor - School at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,226.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Strickland is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,224.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Margaret Mckie is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,210.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kristen Neville serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,202.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Susan Wickes works as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual for Columbia County Board of Education. Susan earned $83,183 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Thornton is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,152.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Latonia Grant serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,139.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Harrison holds the role of High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,122.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Danella Hughes holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,122.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Jill Howe holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,115.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Chafin-Benecke is a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,093.
Occupational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Ashlyn Lester holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,057.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Hazetta Churchwell is a High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,045.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Chantal Captain works as a Special Education Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Chantal earned $83,012 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Airgood is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,010.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Adams holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,010.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Ansley Ingwersen holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,999.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jesse Suarez is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,998.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brittany Gantt is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,998.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Shearouse holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,998.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Michael Finch works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $82,960 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Emily Miller serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,960.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Emily Godbee works as a Special Education Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Emily earned $82,887 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Douglas Hegyi works as a Military Science Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Douglas earned $82,832 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Wuchte holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,817.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Tamasi works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Dana earned $82,810 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Robert Barfield holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,770.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Ray works as a Middle School Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Megan earned $82,721 in 2025.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Cox works as a Gifted High for Columbia County Board of Education. Amy earned $82,715 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Rachel Kiernan works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Columbia County Board of Education. Rachel earned $82,710 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Norris is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,710.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Craig Gilstrap works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Craig earned $82,709 in 2025.