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 49
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Tammy Sweat holds the role of Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,131.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Maddux Cowart serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,110.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jacquelyn Cain works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jacquelyn earned $58,109 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Cynthia Estrada works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $58,072 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Matthew Edwards works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Matthew earned $58,062 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Taylor Mourfield holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,061.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Burgess is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,058.
Recreational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Mimi Tom is a Recreational Therapist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,056.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lester Ackermann serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,999.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Heather Powell serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,915.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Margaret Ponsell works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Margaret earned $57,914 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Way-Houser is a High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,912.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Madalyn Stever holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,897.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Abby Herrmann is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,897.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brianka Wilson is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,839.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Brittany Hayes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Brittany earned $57,737 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, James Dickey serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,688.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Shelbie Marshall holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,684.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Walden holds the role of Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,658.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Jacob Shelby works as a Technology Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Jacob earned $57,658 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, John Barnard serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,647.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Robert Donohue is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,636.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Gabrielle Woo serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,629.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Erika Rodenbeck serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,615.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Mary Payne serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,613.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Karen Gonzalez works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Karen earned $57,590 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Adriel Wright serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,584.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsey Bryant is a Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,575.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Collins works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $57,541 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Austin Cosper serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,319.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Lonnie Payne holds the role of School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,250.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lindsey Pittman works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Lindsey earned $57,238 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christopher Fitzgerald serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,237.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Marquez Frasier serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,234.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Leshia Taoy serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,228.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sara Stansell serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,162.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Benjamin Atkins holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,162.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Caitrin Reeves is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,146.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Patrick Williams holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,104.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Caitlin Martin works as a Lottery Pre-School Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Caitlin earned $57,095 in 2025.