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 6
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Troy Willard holds the role of Adapted Phys Education Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,545.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
Loyd Lewis works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Loyd earned $93,515 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Keri Cuthbertson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,495.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Maxine Taylor holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,495.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Florina Rogers holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,495.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
Keona Sanders is a Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,399.
Is Personnel - Food Service/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Lauren Belcher serves as a Is Personnel - Food Service. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,360.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
Julia Pokrzywinski is a Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,299.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Michael Meyer holds the role of Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,265.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Melinda Lott works as a Special Education Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Melinda earned $93,245 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Catharine Willard works as a Special Education Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Catharine earned $93,245 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Linda Sample works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Linda earned $92,861 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Blaine Beale is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,778.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lisa Shouse serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,729.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Travis Azar works as a Assistant Principal for Columbia County Board of Education. Travis earned $92,587 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Samson Sider is a Military Science Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,500.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Angela Clark is a Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,465.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Shantell Powers holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,450.
In-School Susp Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cory Evans serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,361.
Instructional Supervisor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelly Tyson works as a Instructional Supervisor for Columbia County Board of Education. Kelly earned $92,202 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
Kellen Smith is a Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,202.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Newton works as a High School Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Mary earned $92,187 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Christopher Kaigler holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,178.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mayah Wood holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,144.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Jimi Waters is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,100.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Garth Thomas works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Garth earned $92,018 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Martha Carter is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,917.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Pamela Ray works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Pamela earned $91,895 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Brynn Beavers is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,800.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Pamela Baxley serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,739.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Archelle Washington works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Archelle earned $91,720 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Catlett holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,706.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education
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Thomas Christian is a Transportation Director/Mgr at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,596.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Heather Mcgregor is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,494.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Ginger Logue holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,447.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Rita Angelisanti works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Rita earned $91,442 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jennifer Guy holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,428.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Teresa Taylor serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,267.
Instructional Supervisor/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kelli Jones is a Instructional Supervisor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,259.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Thomas is a Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,242.