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Columbia County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$213.9M
Employees
4,579
Median total
$47,369
Highest record
$342,154

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$46,703 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,928
$18,382
$47,369
$73,422
$87,062

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).

Largest job titles

Substitute Teacher
430 · $2,881
Grades 9-12 Teacher
411 · $71,480
Bus Driver
197 · $26,249
Custodial Personnel
196 · $29,303

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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Similar departments

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

Employees

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Claudell Cody-Dyches

Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,591
Base pay
$88,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,591

Claudell Cody-Dyches holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,591.

Mary Cleary

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,564
Base pay
$88,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,564

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$237

Mary Cleary is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,564.

Loradonna Shultz

Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,553
Base pay
$88,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,553

Loradonna Shultz is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,553.

Jennifer Brock

Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,553
Base pay
$88,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,553

Jennifer Brock holds the role of Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,553.

Hattie Harris

Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,462
Base pay
$88,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,462

Hattie Harris works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Hattie earned $88,462 in 2025.

Marshea Holmes

Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,453
Base pay
$88,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,453

Marshea Holmes works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Marshea earned $88,453 in 2025.

Edward Heider

Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,453
Base pay
$88,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,453

Edward Heider is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,453.

Courtney Owen

Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,453
Base pay
$88,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,453

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$114

Courtney Owen works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Courtney earned $88,453 in 2025.

Michelle Lyons

Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,453
Base pay
$88,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,453

Michelle Lyons is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,453.

Rebecca Gianino

Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,453
Base pay
$88,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,453

Rebecca Gianino holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,453.

Marcia Cauthen

Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,453
Base pay
$88,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,453

Marcia Cauthen is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,453.

Jennifer Moorman

Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,453
Base pay
$88,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,453

At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Moorman serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,453.

Anna Connolly

Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,447
Base pay
$88,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,447

Anna Connolly holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,447.

Crystal Martin

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,445
Base pay
$88,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,445

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$25

At Columbia County Board of Education, Crystal Martin serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,445.

Latisha Mcneal

Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,444
Base pay
$88,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,444

Latisha Mcneal holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,444.

Leslie Marriott

Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,428
Base pay
$88,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,428

Leslie Marriott works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Leslie earned $88,428 in 2025.

Tameria Perry

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,412
Base pay
$88,412
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,412

Tameria Perry works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Tameria earned $88,412 in 2025.

Penny Von Der Luft

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,403
Base pay
$88,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,403

At Columbia County Board of Education, Penny Von Der Luft serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,403.

Rae Izzo

Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,400
Base pay
$88,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,400

Rae Izzo holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,400.

David Phillips

Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,366
Base pay
$88,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,366

David Phillips holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,366.

Nancye Peel

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,352
Base pay
$88,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,352

At Columbia County Board of Education, Nancye Peel serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,352.

Timothy Jenkins

Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,310
Base pay
$88,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,310

Timothy Jenkins is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,310.

Delta Casey

Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,303
Base pay
$88,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,303

Delta Casey is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,303.

Tara Harpley

Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,289
Base pay
$88,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,289

Tara Harpley is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,289.

William Burroughs

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,286
Base pay
$88,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,286

At Columbia County Board of Education, William Burroughs serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,286.

Laura Cartledge

Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,284
Base pay
$88,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,284

Laura Cartledge is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,284.

April Rogers

Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,278
Base pay
$88,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,278

April Rogers works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. April earned $88,278 in 2025.

Valarie Hammond

Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,267
Base pay
$88,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,267

At Columbia County Board of Education, Valarie Hammond serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,267.

Jennifer Turner

Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,266
Base pay
$88,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,266

Jennifer Turner holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,266.

Ronda Masters

Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,253
Base pay
$88,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,253

Ronda Masters is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,253.

Michelle Allison

Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,250
Base pay
$88,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,250

Michelle Allison works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Michelle earned $88,250 in 2025.

Mendy Crunkelton

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,248
Base pay
$88,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,248

Mendy Crunkelton is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,248.

Keely Amos

Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,226
Base pay
$88,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,226

At Columbia County Board of Education, Keely Amos serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,226.

Terri Gibbs

Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,214
Base pay
$88,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,214

Terri Gibbs works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Terri earned $88,214 in 2025.

Jennifer Douglass

Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,203
Base pay
$88,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,203

Jennifer Douglass works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $88,203 in 2025.

Erica Fowler

Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,203
Base pay
$88,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,203

Erica Fowler is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,203.

Heather Bridges

Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,203
Base pay
$88,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,203

Heather Bridges is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,203.

Melissa Collins

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,203
Base pay
$88,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,203

Melissa Collins is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,203.

Anna Trulock

Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,203
Base pay
$88,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,203

At Columbia County Board of Education, Anna Trulock serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,203.

Brook Andrews

Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$88,189
Base pay
$88,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,189

At Columbia County Board of Education, Brook Andrews serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,189.