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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 104
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lauren Giles Varnadore serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,928.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Corbyn Dent is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,928.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Holly Sosebee is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,928.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Stephen Pruitt serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,900.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Kentrell Garnett is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,860.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Shelley Evans works as a Gifted for Columbia County Board of Education. Shelley earned $3,851 in 2025.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Gabriella Fischer is a Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,834.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sandra Peel serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,831.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Chase Frady works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Chase earned $3,827 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Bethel holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,811.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Justin Edwards holds the role of Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,791.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Celsie Lange works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Celsie earned $3,778 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Wyant is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,770.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Andrea Lowery serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,769.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kaitlin Troxel serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,744.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Hyon An holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,729.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brooke Ellis serves as a Student Clerk/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,710.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kamela Ford holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,686.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Erica Jones serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,686.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Merriweather holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,686.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
James Maners is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,663.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kayla Casey works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kayla earned $3,660 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Evans works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Mary earned $3,630 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Lavin works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Megan earned $3,612 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Patricia Dority is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,584.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Margie Buchanan is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,577.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Leslie Morgan holds the role of Security Personnel/Security Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,545.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Keris Armstrong serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,520.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Laura Aplin serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,483.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Diane Husein serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,478.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Cynthia Armstrong is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,467.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Donna Turner is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,467.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Donna Holmes serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,466.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Desiree Patterson holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,459.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Sherry Cofield is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,448.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Cheryl Peel is a Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,419.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Xiola Bagwell works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Xiola earned $3,414 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Dow works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Amanda earned $3,377 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Louis Sylvester is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,317.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Rachels holds the role of Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,269.