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 52
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Wadhwa holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,123.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Donna Hickmon holds the role of Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,116.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Hawes is a Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,062.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Diana Holbein is a Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,062.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Emilia Celadon is a Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $55,041.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Kemp holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,013.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christopher Garasic serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,997.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christopher Burnett serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,957.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Haley Norton is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,885.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Cynthia Ammar works as a Human Resources Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $54,871 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tonya Dohn serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,838.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tommie Williams serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,828.
Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr/Columbia County Board of Education
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Kristi Weaver is a Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,673.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Columbia County Board of Education
Catherine Norwood holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,601.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, David Matthews serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,598.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Carina Miskelly is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,506.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Bryant works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Megan earned $54,432 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Matthew Gross serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,430.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sunny Hudkins holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,385.
Transportation Mechanic/Columbia County Board of Education
Jensen Iles holds the role of Transportation Mechanic at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,359.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, David Viti serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,332.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Columbia County Board of Education
Freda Moyer works as a Transportation Director/Mgr for Columbia County Board of Education. Freda earned $54,329 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Dillon Typhair serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,299.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Hannah Jones serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,268.
Bookkeeper/Columbia County Board of Education
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Robin Tapani is a Bookkeeper at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,240.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Felicia Troupe holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,230.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Natalie Anderson works as a Instructional Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Natalie earned $54,214 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amber Rawlins serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,182.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Chante Mathis is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,165.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Bonnie Barney serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,152.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jessica Goodman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,148.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Mallory Wahman works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Mallory earned $54,147 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Veronica Llera-Vega is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,138.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Joshua Elder holds the role of Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,131.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Mikela Mackie is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,085.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Nora Goolsby holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,068.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Alishia Mccrary is a Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,982.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
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Christopher Knoeferl holds the role of School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,955.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Tracy Williams serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,946.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelly Terzia serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,932.