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 34
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Patricia Williamson is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,644.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Marie Speering serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,595.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
April Pond works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. April earned $70,594 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Bettina Baumann serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,573.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Joshua Hinson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,570.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amie Hawkins holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,570.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Connor works as a High School Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $70,559 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Robyn Hughes is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,559.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Karsten Gregg is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,544.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sheridan Mckinney works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Sheridan earned $70,539 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Comella holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,523.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Andrea Smock works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Andrea earned $70,511 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Robin Mccauley serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,488.
Military Science Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Christopher Kemp is a Military Science Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,484.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rebecca Hardy serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,481.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristie Herndon works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kristie earned $70,441 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Mary Opacity serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,428.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelley Igo serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,394.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ginger Davis serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,394.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelly Dixon is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,394.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ashley Nance serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,394.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Minerva Melendez is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,394.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Wright is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,394.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Julie Warner serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,388.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Cameron Pollet works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Cameron earned $70,373 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sasha Oglesby serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,353.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brenna Grooms holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,353.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Christopher Blanco is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,351.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mekayla Marshall holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,348.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Heckathorn holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,344.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Moore holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,344.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Mary Fogarty works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Mary earned $70,344 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jamie Cohan serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,344.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Karla Lopez serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,344.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Wendy Lowery holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,344.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Columbia County Board of Education
Tara Farr holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,344.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Juan Ramirez holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,344.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Grace Bellmer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Grace earned $70,246 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kyle Tucker serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,207.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lauren Mccord serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,187.