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 19
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Lowery serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,333.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brittany Burg serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,313.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christopher Douglas serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,303.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lucille Prater is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,301.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Johnson is a Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,299.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Pressley is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,299.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jeremy Gantt holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,292.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Vicki Horne holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,259.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Erin Dibling is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,223.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jeannine Baggott is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,185.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Smith works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $80,079 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Joseph Kirstein is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,004.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Shelby Geist holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,004.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Paris Josey holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,972.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Janell Smith serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,965.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Frances Brewer holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,959.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
Creswell Curtis holds the role of Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,947.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brent Jenkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,932.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Waters holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,916.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Andrea French holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,914.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
David Beja works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. David earned $79,907 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Tara Tsikerdanos works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Tara earned $79,900 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brittany Johnston holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,880.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lindsey Weidenaar holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,872.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Julie Mosley works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Columbia County Board of Education. Julie earned $79,859 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Bobbie Shipman holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,834.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Wingate is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,817.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelley Butler serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,784.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kimberly Herrity holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,769.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Robert Mccullough works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Robert earned $79,768 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Ham works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jessica earned $79,763 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Anthony Williams works as a Military Science Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Anthony earned $79,743 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Greene is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,735.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Laura Young is a Special Education Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,710.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jean Nistler serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,659.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ingrid Boone holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,659.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Laura Paulos works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Laura earned $79,659 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kathryn Goff works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kathryn earned $79,659 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Michele Pate serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,659.
Esol Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Crystal Fleming serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,643.