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 56
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Dorothy Shanks holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,078.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristyl Boyd works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kristyl earned $50,954 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Thomas Mattison is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,906.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Maria Zuniga serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,853.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberlind Hill holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,727.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Abigail Turner holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,696.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Nicholle Smillie works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Nicholle earned $50,616 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Shanta Dent works as a Special Education Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Shanta earned $50,504 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Jerry Parker is a Maintenance Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,469.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Barbara Strength is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,458.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lindsey Johnson serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,435.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Jeffrey Williams is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,376.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Jordan holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,359.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Kent holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,357.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Briceli Gil-Broughton is a Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,350.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Casey Killough works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Casey earned $50,313 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Adrian Mccladdie is a Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,307.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tonya Cullars serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,261.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Columbia County Board of Education
Allison Morrison holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,256.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Alison Luce works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Alison earned $50,057 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rhonda Henderson serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,054.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Haas holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,010.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Katelyn Morgan is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,976.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Emily Bunch holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,891.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ashley Grizzaffi serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,821.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christy Brunk serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,807.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Annette Drowlette holds the role of Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,739.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Ryan Barfield is a Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,710.
Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr/Columbia County Board of Education
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Sonya Ohara works as a Food Service Sec/Clerk/Bkkpr for Columbia County Board of Education. Sonya earned $49,614 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Evelyn Johns serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,588.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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Keelin Walsh is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,571.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
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Elander Jones holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,563.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Hannah Serigney is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,557.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Shannon Vakoc holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,506.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
John Bierman is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,495.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sherry Ashe serves as a Is Personnel - General Administrative. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,480.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Byron Swan is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,415.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Quintwaun Wells works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Quintwaun earned $49,414 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
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Derek Sanders is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,391.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kyndra Allsup is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,360.