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 108
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Denise Brailsford works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Denise earned $2,012 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Melanie Hollingsworth works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Melanie earned $2,007 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Andrea Thornton works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Andrea earned $1,992 in 2025.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Roxann Gordon-Wilks serves as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,988.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Katherine Kirk holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,987.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Barbara Green works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Barbara earned $1,985 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Vicki Higgins is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,983.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Aaron Epstein holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,970.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tiffany Walker serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,963.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Bowers works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $1,953 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Daviona Blake holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,939.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Sheron Ashcraft holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,931.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Lesa Mettenburg is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,923.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Sanders is a Library/Media Support Parapro at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,917.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Alissa Bowles serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,891.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Christina Weathersbee is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,891.
After-School Program Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Margaret Thompson works as a After-School Program Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Margaret earned $1,886 in 2025.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Columbia County Board of Education
Hollie Hutto holds the role of Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,860.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cindy Beatty serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,848.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashlee Rickerson is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,847.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Christiane Keene works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Christiane earned $1,846 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elaine Griswell is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,843.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Candace Weber is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,821.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Shaleeka Coney works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Shaleeka earned $1,818 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Mariana Sima holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,812.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Jaclyn Herron works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Jaclyn earned $1,812 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Parris Sparks holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,787.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Sariah Freeman works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Sariah earned $1,780 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Staci Washington holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,759.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kaitlyn Bailey serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,738.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Anna Harden is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,738.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brianna Robinson serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,737.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jeffrey Shugarts is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,733.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cade Anderson serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,733.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Whitaker holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,713.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Barbara Carmichael is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,704.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jean Penaloza holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,681.
Athletics Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Reginald Ransom serves as a Athletics Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,681.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Charles Rimbey serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,664.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresie Guyton-Lee works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Teresie earned $1,654 in 2025.