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 18
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brittany Rachels serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,052.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Lewis works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Amy earned $80,965 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Melissa Schmidt holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,948.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jessica Kirby works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Jessica earned $80,909 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelsey Jones holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,903.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Smith works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $80,894 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Anita Hudson serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,878.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Ashley Meadows serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,876.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Nikki Pressley serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,873.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Stacey Miller-Loftin serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,859.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Jonathan Holley works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Jonathan earned $80,857 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Melissa Friedman is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,846.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Lewis is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,824.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Debra Swann works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Debra earned $80,824 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Estroff works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Jessica earned $80,823 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Bridget Gaughan works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Bridget earned $80,802 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sharon Lamb holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,802.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Monica Adee is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,753.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Beddingfield holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,750.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Tunisia Williams holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,745.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Chanelle Dubose works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Chanelle earned $80,714 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jessica Arnold holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,653.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Becky Horner holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,578.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Laura Yates holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,564.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Candice Beattie serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,524.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Matthew Brosious holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,524.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Broeker is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,524.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kimberly Garrison serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,523.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Marissa Norman holds the role of High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,473.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, William Mccorkle serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,436.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Pamela Lockamy holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,409.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Lori Kamariotis works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Columbia County Board of Education. Lori earned $80,409 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristy Zgol works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kristy earned $80,409 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Johnny Castro is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,399.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Robert Leslie works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Robert earned $80,396 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Thompson is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,378.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Morris is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,360.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Wendy Baggott holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,359.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Brandi Higginbottom holds the role of High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,346.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Molly Rhodes holds the role of High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,346.