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
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Tiffany Weser works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $87,653 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Esther Mcloughlin is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,653.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Cassie Mercer holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,562.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Patricia Goolsby is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,539.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Erica Cox is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,532.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashlei Bell holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,478.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Hadden holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,466.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ann Sturkey works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Ann earned $87,464 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Tammy Cundey works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Tammy earned $87,464 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Joshua Simmons works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Joshua earned $87,373 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, James Little serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,320.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Thomas Holtzner serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,320.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Zachary Watson holds the role of Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,320.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Christopher Cato works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Christopher earned $87,244 in 2025.
Diagnostician/Columbia County Board of Education
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Angela Carr holds the role of Diagnostician at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,220.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brett Johnson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,200.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jacqueline Hyatt serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,190.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Jessica Jenkins serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,180.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Jean Jordan is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,154.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amy Bush serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,151.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Hannah Funsch works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Hannah earned $87,119 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Ronald Toole works as a Maintenance Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Ronald earned $87,062 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Lukeithia Porter holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,056.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lexi Tanner is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,043.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
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Steve Bohler is a Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,022.