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
Julie Hopkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,453.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Christa Powell works as a Instructional Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Christa earned $89,450 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Eric Leiden works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Eric earned $89,403 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Patricia Childress is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,357.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Tiernan-Armstrong is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,313.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, David Cato serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,309.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Holly Fox serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,303.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Anthony Walsh works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Anthony earned $89,303 in 2025.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kimberly Wahus serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,261.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Ward works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $89,245 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Chesser holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,239.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
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Valery Dinkins works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Columbia County Board of Education. Valery earned $89,223 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tina Simons works as a Elementary Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Tina earned $89,203 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Marclynn Hackett is a Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,153.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Julie Wilkins serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,094.
Instructional Supervisor/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Michael Foster serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,061.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Zachary Bradley holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,054.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kynisha Okonkwo serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,053.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelly Lafauci serves as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified). Their 2025 pay totaled $89,053.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Wheeler is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,016.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Kevin Musick serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,991.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Tracy Roden serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,953.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Trina Finley serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,935.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Strei-Sann Sinkler is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,917.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Gretchen Estrada is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,903.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Carol Scharff holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,873.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Natalie Thigpen holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,855.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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James Mcnair works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. James earned $88,822 in 2025.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Valentino is a Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,819.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jody Sibrizzi works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jody earned $88,797 in 2025.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Veronica Leopard holds the role of Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,768.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Linda Fountain serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,753.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelly Fletcher serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,703.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Michele White holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,703.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Genova is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,687.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Vonda Calhoun works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Vonda earned $88,667 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Collins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,653.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Nancy Downard is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,641.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Powell works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $88,628 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Allison Dixon works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Allison earned $88,613 in 2025.