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 37
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Ami Knighton works as a Gifted for Columbia County Board of Education. Ami earned $68,623 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Trevor Figgins is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,623.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Freitag works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Amy earned $68,580 in 2025.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Veronica Leaptrott is a Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,573.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Tamika White is a Special Education Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,558.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Fisher is a Middle School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,551.
Esol Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Patricia Lozano-Nunes works as a Esol Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Patricia earned $68,498 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Leah Diggs holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,491.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Virginia Lynch is a Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,456.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Angela Bustillo serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,445.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Marjorie Hadden works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Marjorie earned $68,437 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Joseph Alvarnaz is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,430.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Neal Mackert serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,410.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Laura Walker serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,392.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kayla Schnitzler works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kayla earned $68,372 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jacey Falk is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,368.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Kenny Curtis is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,363.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Katrina Malone serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,333.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Beth Hoch works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Beth earned $68,332 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Moansenee Conyers holds the role of Esol Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,323.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Lipecky works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $68,282 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Andrea Allen holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,282.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Fowler holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,222.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Darren Douglas works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Darren earned $68,222 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Hilary Torres serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,196.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kristen Schlegel is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,142.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Alexandria Kelley works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Alexandria earned $68,138 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Marianne Player is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,100.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Ramos works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Mary earned $68,081 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stacy Hill works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Stacy earned $68,076 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Andrea Lepine works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Andrea earned $68,045 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Michael Harris serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,033.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Damien Postell holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,032.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Latricia Jackson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,015.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Anna Partridge works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Anna earned $67,976 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lindsey Yelton holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,959.
Director of School Safety/Columbia County Board of Education
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Joseph Thompson works as a Director of School Safety for Columbia County Board of Education. Joseph earned $67,931 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kelsey Creek works as a School Psychologist for Columbia County Board of Education. Kelsey earned $67,919 in 2025.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
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Sarah Holtzner holds the role of Gifted High at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,901.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Roy Wright holds the role of Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,856.