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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

$0$104,413+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 106

Jacob Medley

Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,731
Base pay
$2,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,731

Jacob Medley works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Jacob earned $2,731 in 2025.

Amber Welch

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,718
Base pay
$2,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,718

At Columbia County Board of Education, Amber Welch serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,718.

Mikayla Thompson

Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,714
Base pay
$2,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,714

Mikayla Thompson holds the role of Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,714.

Patricia Woodcock

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,700
Base pay
$2,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,700

Patricia Woodcock works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Patricia earned $2,700 in 2025.

Najat Alahmadieh

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,697
Base pay
$2,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,697

At Columbia County Board of Education, Najat Alahmadieh serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,697.

Amy Zugner

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,694
Base pay
$2,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,694

Amy Zugner holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,694.

Crystal Mabus

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,673
Base pay
$2,673
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,673

Crystal Mabus works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Crystal earned $2,673 in 2025.

Donna Wilkinson

Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,665
Base pay
$2,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,665

Donna Wilkinson works as a Secretary for Columbia County Board of Education. Donna earned $2,665 in 2025.

Laura Avent-Holt

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,640
Base pay
$2,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,640

Laura Avent-Holt is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,640.

Carrie Muse

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,626
Base pay
$2,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,626

Carrie Muse works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Carrie earned $2,626 in 2025.

Ashlyn Sanders

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,626
Base pay
$2,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,626

Ashlyn Sanders works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Ashlyn earned $2,626 in 2025.

Avery Jones

Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,616
Base pay
$2,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,616

At Columbia County Board of Education, Avery Jones serves as a Student Clerk/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,616.

Peyton Chambers

Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,615
Base pay
$2,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,615

Peyton Chambers works as a Student Clerk/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Peyton earned $2,615 in 2025.

April Change

Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,599
Base pay
$2,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,599

April Change holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,599.

Jacob Furse

Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,596
Base pay
$2,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,596

At Columbia County Board of Education, Jacob Furse serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,596.

Grasyn Mcdonnell

Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,592
Base pay
$2,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,592

Grasyn Mcdonnell holds the role of Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,592.

Shannon Hensley

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,576
Base pay
$2,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,576

Shannon Hensley holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,576.

Angela Mccuistian

Special Education Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,576
Base pay
$2,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,576

Angela Mccuistian holds the role of Special Education Nurse at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,576.

Janet Niehoff

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,575
Base pay
$2,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,575

Janet Niehoff is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,575.

Belinda Lee

Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,574
Base pay
$2,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,574

Belinda Lee works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Belinda earned $2,574 in 2025.

Samantha Topping

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,571
Base pay
$2,571
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,571

Samantha Topping is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,571.

Elizabeth Thompson

Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,567
Base pay
$2,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,567

At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Thompson serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,567.

Caleb Bennett

Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,563
Base pay
$2,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,563

Caleb Bennett is a Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,563.

Jarvis Mcnair

Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,552
Base pay
$2,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,552

Jarvis Mcnair holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,552.

Teresa Brookins

Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,548
Base pay
$2,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,548

Teresa Brookins works as a Transportation Director/Mgr for Columbia County Board of Education. Teresa earned $2,548 in 2025.

Quintavius Adams

Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,536
Base pay
$2,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,536

Quintavius Adams holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,536.

Bobbie Heath

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,528
Base pay
$2,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,528

Bobbie Heath holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,528.

Tynsley Smith

Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,522
Base pay
$2,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,522

Tynsley Smith is a Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,522.

Catherine Nguyen

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,521
Base pay
$2,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,521

Catherine Nguyen works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Catherine earned $2,521 in 2025.

Yaritza Crispin-Diaz

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,517
Base pay
$2,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,517

At Columbia County Board of Education, Yaritza Crispin-Diaz serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,517.

Mikaela Jefferson

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,508
Base pay
$2,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,508

At Columbia County Board of Education, Mikaela Jefferson serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,508.

Clarissa Mclain

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,508
Base pay
$2,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,508

Clarissa Mclain holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,508.

Amy Scollon

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,477
Base pay
$2,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,477

At Columbia County Board of Education, Amy Scollon serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,477.

Angela Cosby

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,468
Base pay
$2,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,468

At Columbia County Board of Education, Angela Cosby serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,468.

Annlyn Oneal

After-School Program Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,466
Base pay
$2,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,466

Annlyn Oneal is a After-School Program Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,466.

Cynthia Andrews

School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,425
Base pay
$2,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,425

At Columbia County Board of Education, Cynthia Andrews serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,425.

Amanda Martin

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,420
Base pay
$2,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,420

Amanda Martin is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,420.

Gwendolyn Zumbro

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,420
Base pay
$2,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,420

Gwendolyn Zumbro works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Gwendolyn earned $2,420 in 2025.

Brittany Findley

Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,419
Base pay
$2,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,419

Brittany Findley is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,419.

Johanne Schultz

Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$2,416
Base pay
$2,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,416

Johanne Schultz works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Johanne earned $2,416 in 2025.