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 50
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Caitlyn Bayer works as a Elementary Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Caitlyn earned $57,078 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Angela Newman holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,037.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tonya Widener is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,012.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
William Freeman is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,005.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Justin Andrade is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,003.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristen Herndon holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,938.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Dougherty works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Ashley earned $56,938 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kara Willis holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,936.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Shelby Price serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,912.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sierra Miles is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,880.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Nicole Reynolds works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Nicole earned $56,870 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lisa Alexander is a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,866.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Larry Grizzle holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,862.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Katherine Price is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,862.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jill Bard holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,851.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Olivia Ladun holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,829.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sara Przedecki serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,827.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
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Michael Bray works as a School Resource Officer for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $56,809 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Taylor Bunch serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,793.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Traci Wright holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,765.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Courtney Garrett works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Courtney earned $56,724 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Ansley Lowe holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,705.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Heath Cliatt is a Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,694.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Falyn Parker holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,687.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Kwame Letts holds the role of Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,682.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Marianne Southerland works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Marianne earned $56,666 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jarrett Grizzaffi is a Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,662.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brandy Faulkner serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,662.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Vernon is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,662.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sarrah Treichler serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,659.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Herbert Boykin serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,654.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Sarver is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,621.
Transportation Sec/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
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Johnnese Jones works as a Transportation Sec/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Johnnese earned $56,598 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Talia Daniel holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,569.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Miranda Cochran serves as a Special Education Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,561.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Dakota Harris works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Columbia County Board of Education. Dakota earned $56,414 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Samantha Clary is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,378.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Alexandra Best serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,362.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Alyssa Anderson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,357.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Samuel Tallent works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Samuel earned $56,355 in 2025.