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 47
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Hannah Tankersley is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,909.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Luke Yelton is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,897.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Rogers is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,853.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Erin Grant serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,769.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Solomon Glover holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,763.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Griffin holds the role of Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,756.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Eleanor Morpeth holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,754.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Karen Kelly is a Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,744.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Taylor Tillman is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,722.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Caleb Barrett is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,722.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Bryant works as a Maintenance Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $59,704 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ayanna Sims works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Ayanna earned $59,701 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Sondra Hogan is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,686.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
John Craw works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. John earned $59,671 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Lamb holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,620.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Walmsley is a Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,609.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Cameron Fox is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,569.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Angela Davis-Hartfield works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Angela earned $59,501 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Donielle Strong holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,495.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Sharon Storey serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,425.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kasandra Mcghee works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Kasandra earned $59,395 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Heather Driscoll holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,359.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amie Hill works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Amie earned $59,359 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Valecia Pope is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,321.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Josue Zavala Ayala serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,282.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Karena Washington is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,257.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Caitlin Tarleton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,208.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Katherine Lopez serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,111.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Teanna Sidles serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,109.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Corey Flournoy is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,092.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Rene Lane works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Rene earned $59,071 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Angelica Hayward is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,068.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Paige Allen works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Paige earned $59,047 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jana Sallee works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jana earned $59,028 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Emilee Dyches is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Karlene Sylvester holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,018.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Anna Ellicott serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,002.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Elizabeth Drake serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,969.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Wesley Harp is a Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,960.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kennedy Smith works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Kennedy earned $58,938 in 2025.