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 15
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Laura Hromyak serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,591.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Emily Andrejack holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,552.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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David Barnes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. David earned $83,550 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Christine Morales works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Christine earned $83,548 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Libby Barnett holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,548.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Wendell Mccook serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,548.
Director of Student Services/Columbia County Board of Education
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Michael Johnson holds the role of Director of Student Services at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,518.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rebecca Widener serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,499.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Denise Pressley works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Denise earned $83,495 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Raymond Epps serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,481.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brett Rogers is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,460.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Renee Drake serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,439.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Jones is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,404.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
William Johns is a Gifted High at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,368.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsay Tornow is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,351.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Vanessa Lozada serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,306.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Beard serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,298.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Story holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,298.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kimberly Chavous works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $83,298 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Clint Obrien is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,298.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Kirkland works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Ashley earned $83,260 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amber Saxon serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,255.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Marcella Fern serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,251.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Arthur Harris serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,249.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sara Brinson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,249.
Crossroads/Columbia County Board of Education
Kathy Wideman holds the role of Crossroads at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,249.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Crystal Stawiery holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,249.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Metts serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,248.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Laura Thomas is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,248.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Chasie Gerlach serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,233.
Vocational Supervisor - School/Columbia County Board of Education
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Susan Morris holds the role of Vocational Supervisor - School at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,226.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Strickland is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,224.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Margaret Mckie is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,210.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kristen Neville serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,202.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Susan Wickes works as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual for Columbia County Board of Education. Susan earned $83,183 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Thornton is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,152.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Latonia Grant serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,139.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Harrison holds the role of High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,122.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Danella Hughes holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,122.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Jill Howe holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,115.