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 107
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Ja'Niya Berry is a Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,405.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Julie Pittenger holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,377.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Meghana Bhat holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,363.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Barbara Kareis holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,363.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Gwendolyn Edwards serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,357.
Vocational Supervisor - School/Columbia County Board of Education
Timothy Perry is a Vocational Supervisor - School at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,355.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kim Elsey serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,354.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Terika Yi serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,336.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Madison Shead serves as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,335.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Bennett holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,314.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsey Price is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,300.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Carrie Hager serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,296.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lily Pressley works as a Student Clerk/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Lily earned $2,272 in 2025.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Riley Beale works as a Student Clerk/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Riley earned $2,263 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Stacy Stroda is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,257.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Angela Belcher serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,247.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Carol Storey works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Carol earned $2,233 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Walker is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,214.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lily Bridges is a Student Clerk/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,175.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Perbetsky holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,151.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Neera Young is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,144.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sheila Jankus is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,144.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Mackenzie Pena works as a Student Clerk/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Mackenzie earned $2,115 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Leilani Fitzhugh holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,101.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Gonzalez works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $2,101 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Carolyn Giddens is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,093.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Meghan Flury holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,093.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Brittany Dale works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Brittany earned $2,085 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Williford is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,078.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Corley holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,078.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Renee Savage works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Renee earned $2,066 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Gina Lucas holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,064.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Donna Smith holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,062.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Cathrine Goss is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,061.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jubilee Mitchell serves as a Transportation Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,050.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jacqueline Downs works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Jacqueline earned $2,050 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lois Schondelmayer serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,048.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elaine Bourque is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,039.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Traci Smith works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Traci earned $2,027 in 2025.
Student Clerk/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Cabella Albea works as a Student Clerk/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Cabella earned $2,023 in 2025.