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 16
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Chafin-Benecke is a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,093.
Occupational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Ashlyn Lester holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,057.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Hazetta Churchwell is a High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,045.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Chantal Captain works as a Special Education Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Chantal earned $83,012 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Airgood is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,010.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Adams holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,010.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Ansley Ingwersen holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,999.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brittany Gantt is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,998.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jesse Suarez is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,998.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Shearouse holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,998.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Michael Finch works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $82,960 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Emily Miller serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,960.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Emily Godbee works as a Special Education Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Emily earned $82,887 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Douglas Hegyi works as a Military Science Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Douglas earned $82,832 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Wuchte holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,817.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Tamasi works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Dana earned $82,810 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Robert Barfield holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,770.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Ray works as a Middle School Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Megan earned $82,721 in 2025.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Cox works as a Gifted High for Columbia County Board of Education. Amy earned $82,715 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Rachel Kiernan works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Columbia County Board of Education. Rachel earned $82,710 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Norris is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,710.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Craig Gilstrap works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Craig earned $82,709 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Bethany Reid holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,686.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Beatrice Buchanan serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,602.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jared Best holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,583.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Ashia Smith holds the role of Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,571.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Britton Serigney works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Britton earned $82,541 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Dinkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,523.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Darren Short is a Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,468.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education
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Dana Thompson works as a Transportation Director/Mgr for Columbia County Board of Education. Dana earned $82,427 in 2025.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Julie Purvis serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,391.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Catherine Boles is a Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,368.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Gordon holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,336.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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James Smith holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,316.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Meredith Hinson is a Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,281.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Nessler holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,248.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Susan Davidson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Susan earned $82,180 in 2025.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education
Rodney Gill is a Transportation Director/Mgr at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,106.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
April Demsko holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,967.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stefanie Corum holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,956.