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 20
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Britton is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,634.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Scarlett Herring works as a Gifted for Columbia County Board of Education. Scarlett earned $79,628 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rebecca Morlan serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,592.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Erin Rosenthal serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,584.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Matthew Murrell serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,513.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
Steven Hahn holds the role of Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,509.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Debra Harper holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,509.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Michelle Cain serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,500.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Capell works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jessica earned $79,490 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Anna Ward is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,485.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Andrea Short serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,459.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Steven Aaronson serves as a Adapted Phys Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,457.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Olivia Callister holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,438.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Tarilyn Sheets is a Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,435.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Paige Bullard-Johnson holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,429.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Pounds works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $79,422 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kate Ellis works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kate earned $79,409 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Quattlebaum holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,409.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sandra Smith works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Sandra earned $79,409 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kathryn Arrowood serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,409.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Naomi Montgomery is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,409.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Hannah Matthews is a Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,409.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Johns holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,409.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Williams holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,409.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Colleen Walsh works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Columbia County Board of Education. Colleen earned $79,409 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Carol Morrow holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,409.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Travis Foust serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,405.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Joshua Davis is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,403.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Tonya Cadle is a Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,393.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Hemphill serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,385.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Virginia Matthews holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,359.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Keel holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,359.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Susan Lucky serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,359.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brandi Bodie serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,359.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelly Johnson serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,359.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Trudie Gallo works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Trudie earned $79,359 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kimberly Kraft serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,359.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kyle Cartledge holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,333.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jason Bailey works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Jason earned $79,331 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Obrien is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $79,272.